Chew Stoke Church School
96%
Capacity
181
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Chew Stoke Church School
Chew Stoke 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 181 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 189 places).
Ofsted has rated Chew Stoke Church School "Good", the school is led by headteacher B Hewett, it falls under Bath and North East Somerset local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1132nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 52 in Bath and North East Somerset.
Chew Stoke Church School is a popular choice with families — it received 60 applications for 28 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Chew Stoke Church School include Art Studios, Forest School, Gymnasium, Library, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Athletics, Gymnastics, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Gardening, Drama, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset, Chew Stoke 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, Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, BS40 8UY |
| Headteacher | B Hewett |
| Local Authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 181 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.4% |
| School Capacity | 181 / 189 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (24 Apr 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Dec 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (82%)
1132nd of 13,686
Nationally
87th of 1,469
In South West
4th 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
82%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
82%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
60
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
36 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% 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, Bristol
Bath and North East Somerset, BS40 8UY
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