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Pensford Primary School

Bath and North East Somerset, BS39 4AAPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
82%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
19 1st-choice / 15 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#1139 of 13,686 nationally

About Pensford Primary School

Pensford Primary School is a small state primary in Bath and North East Somerset, currently home to 101 pupils against a capacity of 105. That near-full roll is no accident: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 32 applications for just 15 places, with 19 families listing it as their first preference. That works out at an oversubscription ratio of 2.13, a clear signal that local demand outstrips supply. The school’s intake is notably less disadvantaged than the national picture — just 5% of pupils qualify for free school meals, compared with a typical primary average of around 23% nationally. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and serves children aged 4 to 11. Headteacher Warrick Barton leads a team that has clearly built a strong reputation in the area, and the numbers suggest Pensford is a first-choice destination for many local families.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPensford Hill, Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, BS39 4AA
HeadteacherWarrick Barton
Local AuthorityBath and North East Somerset
Number of Pupils101
Free School Meals (FSM)5.0%
School Capacity101 / 105 (96% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (7 Jun 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 May 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

Cross CountryRoundersAthleticsGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChessCoding

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:20-18:00

Source: pensfordschool.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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