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Paulton Junior School

Paulton Junior School

Bath and North East Somerset, BS39 7QYPrimary School·Ages 7-11
R. ImprovementQuality of Ed.

71%

Capacity

257

Pupils

N/A

Demand

About Paulton Junior School

Paulton Junior School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bath and North East Somerset community, welcoming children from age 7 to 11. The school has 257 pupils on roll, operating at 71% capacity.

Ofsted has rated Paulton Junior School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Sally Rawlings, it falls under Bath and North East Somerset local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9185th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 40th out of 52 in Bath and North East Somerset.

Paulton Junior School has good reviews on SchoolParrot (3.6/5 from 1 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 85% recommending the school (33 responses).

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 Paulton Junior School include Library, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Cross Country, Football, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Choir.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset, Paulton Junior 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPlumptre Close, Paulton, Bath and North East Somerset, BS39 7QY
HeadteacherSally Rawlings
Local AuthorityBath and North East Somerset
Number of Pupils257
Free School Meals (FSM)19.5%
School Capacity257 / 360 (71% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Mar 2025
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Quality of Education

Requires improvement

Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade

Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 3 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)

9185th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 67%

891st of 1,469

In South West

Top 61%

40th of 52

In Bath and North East Somerset

Top 77%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

56%

Expected Standard

3%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 104
Expected:74%
Higher:30%
Writing
Expected:67%
Higher:4%
MathsAvg Score: 103
Expected:73%
Higher:18%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -13%

'22/23

69%

'23/24

56%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

Ofsted Parent View

33 responses

Would Recommend This School

85%Good
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
SEND support
0%
Bullying dealt with
21%
Concerns dealt with
54%
Strengths95%+ agree
Clubs & activities

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

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

Facilities

9
LibraryICT SuiteDining HallPlaying FieldsSports HallMusic RoomsArt StudiosGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

NetballCross CountryFootballAthleticsSwimmingTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubChoir

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Paulton Junior School

Paulton Junior School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.

Contact Information

01761418137www.paultonjuniorschool.co.uk

Plumptre Close, Paulton

Bath and North East Somerset, BS39 7QY

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Plumptre Close, Paulton

Bath and North East Somerset, BS39 7QY

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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