SchoolScoresSt Stephens Church School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
Richmond Place, Lansdown, Bath, BA1 5PZ
01225 311665 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 March 2015. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 29 June 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
51 pupils in this year group.
71% — 8 points above the Bath and North East Somerset average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 20% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 84% | 78% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 84% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 84% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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 | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 64 |
| Of those, offered a place | 59 (92%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 107 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.1
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 28th highest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 16.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 31st highest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Higher than 33% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.3% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 24th highest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.3% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 12th highest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.4% | 9.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 17th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Lower than 64% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 18th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Lower than 58% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 10.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 16th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Lower than 55% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 11th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Lower than 65% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Higher than 93% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.5 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 35 state primary schools in Bath. Higher than 95% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.7 | 11.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 25th highest of 31 state primary schools in Bath. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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
- Kingswood Preparatory School 0.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St Andrew's Church School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Saviours Infant Church School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- St Saviours Junior Church School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bathwick St Mary Church School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oldfield Park Infant School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2025
- Widcombe CofE Junior School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Widcombe Infant School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected
- Swainswick Church School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024, before conversion) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Stephens Church School's Ofsted rating?
St Stephens Church School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 March 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 29 June 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Stephens Church School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Is St Stephens Church School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 64 families put St Stephens Church School as their first choice for 60 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 59 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 145517.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.