Batheaston Church School
92%
Capacity
194
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Batheaston Church School
Batheaston Church School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bath and North East Somerset community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 194 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Batheaston Church School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sally Jefferies, it falls under Bath and North East Somerset local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 6147th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 52 in Bath and North East Somerset.
Batheaston Church School is a popular choice with families — it received 49 applications for 28 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Batheaston Church School include Library, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Football, Gymnastics, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Chess, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset, Batheaston Church School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | School Lane, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 7EP |
| Headteacher | Sally Jefferies |
| Local Authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 194 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.0% |
| School Capacity | 194 / 210 (92% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
6147th of 13,686
Nationally
569th of 1,469
In South West
22nd of 52
In Bath and North East Somerset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
65%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
49
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Lane, Bath
Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 7EP
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