Chew Magna Primary School
About Chew Magna Primary School
Chew Magna Primary School is a small state primary in Bath and North East Somerset that clearly commands strong local loyalty. For entry in 2025/26, the school received 35 applications for just 11 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.18, meaning more than three families applied for every spot. Nine of those applications were first-preference choices, and nine first-preference offers were made, suggesting that almost every family who put it top got in, but that competition for those places is fierce. The school has a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has held across both its most recent inspections, including the graded inspection in September 2023. With just 95 pupils on roll against a capacity of 105, it is operating near full, and the headteacher is Annie Spencer. The school does not have a nursery or sixth form, and it is non-denominational in religious character.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Sept 2023Source: Ofsted, 15 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:20
Breakfast club
07:45-08:40
After-school care
15:20-18:00
Source: chewmagna.bathnes.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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