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Widcombe CofE Junior School

Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 4JGPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
74%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2939 of 13,686 nationally

About Widcombe CofE Junior School

Parents at Widcombe CofE Junior School are overwhelmingly positive about their experience. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, every single respondent said they would recommend the school to another parent. That 100% recommend rate is backed by very strong individual scores: 84% of parents strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 91% strongly agreed that their child feels safe. Behaviour is also a standout, with 75% strongly agreeing that the school ensures pupils are well behaved. The school is oversubscribed, with 237 pupils on roll against a capacity of 240, suggesting demand is high. For parents of children with SEND, 65% of those who responded strongly agreed that the school provides the support their child needs, though 13% disagreed. The school’s Church of England character is reflected in its facilities, which include a chapel, and its Forest School provision adds an outdoor learning dimension that many families value.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressPulteney Road, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 4JG
HeadteacherAlison Watts
Local AuthorityBath and North East Somerset
Number of Pupils237
Free School Meals (FSM)8.4%
School Capacity237 / 240 (99% full)

The full report on this school

What 153 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
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    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Mar 2025
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 5 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsDining HallICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersDanceGymnasticsNetballTennisCross CountryAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubChessGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

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Widcombe CofE Junior School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.