Bathwick St Mary Church School
96%
Capacity
217
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About Bathwick St Mary Church School
Bathwick St Mary 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 217 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 226 places).
Ofsted has rated Bathwick St Mary Church School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kevin Purkiss, it falls under Bath and North East Somerset local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5289th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 52 in Bath and North East Somerset.
Bathwick St Mary Church School is a popular choice with families — it received 87 applications for 30 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bathwick St Mary Church School include Outdoor Playground, Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Gymnastics, Football, Dance, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Art Club, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset, Bathwick St Mary 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 | Darlington Road, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 6NN |
| Headteacher | Kevin Purkiss |
| Local Authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 217 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.5% |
| School Capacity | 217 / 226 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5289th of 13,686
Nationally
482nd of 1,469
In South West
19th 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
67%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
67%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
87
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
34 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Darlington Road, Bath
Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 6NN
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