Ubley Church of England Primary School

About Ubley Church of England Primary School

Ubley Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in Bath and North East Somerset that clearly appeals to local families. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 17 applications for just 9 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.89, meaning nearly two families applied for every spot. Of those 17 applicants, 8 put Ubley as their first preference, and 8 first-preference offers were made, so if you put it top of your list you stand a decent chance. The school has a Church of England religious character and is led by headteacher Ian Harvey. With only 74 pupils on roll against a capacity of 105, there is some spare capacity, but the oversubscription figures suggest demand is strong. The percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.8, which is relatively low, indicating a fairly affluent catchment. The school offers a Forest School programme, a library, gymnasium, ICT suite and chapel, plus clubs including gardening, science and coding.

Academically, Ubley performs solidly above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 67% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the Bath and North East Somerset average of 62%. That puts the school 21st out of 52 primaries in the LA, placing it in the top 50% nationally. A higher-than-average 22% of pupils achieved the higher standard in all three subjects. In maths, the average scaled score was 107, with 78% reaching the expected level and 33% hitting the higher standard. Reading averaged 104, with 67% at expected and 33% at higher. Writing saw 67% at expected and 22% at higher. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023 rated it Good overall, with personal development judged Outstanding. Behaviour and attitudes, leadership, quality of education and early years provision were all rated Good.

For families considering Ubley, the school’s size is a key feature — with just 74 children, it offers a close-knit, community feel. The SEND provisions cover Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia) and Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs, so it can support some additional needs. Sports on offer include athletics, cricket, swimming, rounders, gymnastics and cross country, which is a decent range for a small primary. The school does not have a nursery or sixth form, and it is not a boarding school. Its Church of England character may appeal to families who value a faith-based setting, though the school is open to all. Given the oversubscription, applying as a first preference is advisable. Ubley suits families who want a small, Good-rated village primary with strong personal development and above-average KS2 outcomes, set in a rural part of Bath and North East Somerset.

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