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Oldfield School

Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 9ABSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2025
Progress 8
-0.06
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
174 1st-choice / 197 places
Ranking
#1,668
of 3,141 nationally

About Oldfield School

Oldfield School is a mixed state secondary in Bath and North East Somerset that is significantly oversubscribed, with 640 applications for 197 places in the 2025/26 admissions round. That works out at roughly 3.25 applicants per place, and of the 174 families who put it as their first preference, 166 were offered a spot. The school currently has 1,275 pupils on roll, which is above its official capacity of 1,096, so it is clearly a popular choice locally. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 22.1%, which is above the national average for secondary schools and suggests a genuinely comprehensive intake. The school has no religious character and is led by headteacher Andy Greenhough. In its most recent Ofsted inspection, carried out in January 2025, inspectors judged that standards were maintained and the school remains Good across all five key areas, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressKelston Road, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 9AB
HeadteacherAndy Greenhough
Local AuthorityBath and North East Somerset
Number of Pupils1,275
Free School Meals (FSM)22.1%
School Capacity1,275 / 1,096 (116% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Jan 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (22 Jan 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 9 Feb 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Swimming PoolSixth Form CentreMusic RoomsSports HallTheatreLibraryScience LabsGymnasiumTennis Courts

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

FootballRugbyAthleticsCricketBasketballGymnasticsTennisHockey

Clubs & Activities

ChoirScience ClubGardeningModel United NationsArt ClubDramaYoung EnterpriseDuke of EdinburghDebate

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningResourced ProvisionMulti-SensoryOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oldfield School

Oldfield School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.