SchoolScoresSt Mary's CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
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Old Road, Writhlington, Radstock, BA3 3NG
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Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 10 December 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
33 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Radstock comparisons use the 7 of its 16 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 9 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Radstock | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 4th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Radstock. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Radstock. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 6th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Radstock. Higher than 17% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 87% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 28 parents who had raised a concern 6th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Radstock. Higher than 20% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 82% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 13 parents of children with SEND 9th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bath and North East Somerset. Higher than 40% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Radstock. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 21%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Radstock figures pool parents at the Radstock schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
19 pupils in this year group.
42% — 21 points below the Bath and North East Somerset average, and 20 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 42% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 63% | 78% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 68% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 58% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Bath and North East Somerset. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 20 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 20 |
| Of those, offered a place | 20 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 24 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Admissions dates and schools in Bath and North East Somerset
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 16 state primary schools in Radstock. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 34.6% | 16.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 12th highest of 16 state primary schools in Radstock. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 16 state primary schools in Radstock. Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.2% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 11th highest of 16 state primary schools in Radstock. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 9.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Radstock. Lower than 44% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Radstock. Lower than 56% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.8% | 10.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Radstock. Lower than 58% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Radstock. Lower than 51% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 16 state primary schools in Radstock. Higher than 74% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.7 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 2nd highest of 16 state primary schools in Radstock. Higher than 64% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.5 | 11.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 11 state primary schools in Radstock. Higher than 48% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.8% | 15.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Nicholas Church School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 37% met expected standard (KS2)
- Trinity Church School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kilmersdon Church School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024, before conversion) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shoscombe Church School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hemington Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Peasedown St John Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westfield Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Welton Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Benedict's Catholic Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Midsomer Norton Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 10 December 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did St Mary's CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 42% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 20 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Mary's CofE Primary School?
82% of the 33 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Mary's CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Mary's CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 20 families put St Mary's CofE Primary School as their first choice for 20 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 20 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 147993.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.