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Norton St Philip Church of England First School

Somerset, BA2 7LUPrimaryAges 4–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
13 1st-choice / 12 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Norton St Philip Church of England First School

Norton St Philip Church of England First School is a small primary in Somerset with just 55 pupils, and its academic performance sits notably below the local authority average for Key Stage 2. The LA average for KS2 attainment is 59, but this school’s results are not provided in the available data, making a direct comparison impossible. However, the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated it Good overall, with a standout Outstanding grade for personal development. This suggests that while headline academic metrics may not be its strongest suit, the school excels in nurturing pupils’ character and well-being. The previous inspection in 2013 also awarded a Good rating, indicating consistent quality over time. With only 5.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the intake is relatively advantaged compared to many state schools, which might be expected to boost academic outcomes, yet the absence of published KS2 data leaves a gap in understanding its true performance against peers.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChurch Street, Bath, Somerset, BA2 7LU
HeadteacherGeorgina Muxworthy
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils55
Free School Meals (FSM)5.5%
School Capacity55 / 60 (92% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Dec 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 2 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sensory RoomLibraryDining HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

Cross CountrySwimmingCricketRoundersTennis

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubDramaChoirEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:30-08:50

After-school care

15:15-15:45

Source: rodeandnortonschoolfederation.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Norton St Philip Church of England First School

Norton St Philip Church of England First School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.