Paulton Junior School, based in Paulton, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Paulton Junior School currently has around 257 pupils on roll, which is about 71% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.9% boys and 52.1% girls. Around 19.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86.4%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Plumptre Close, Paulton, BS39 7QY |
| Website: | www.paultonjuniorschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01761418137 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sally Rawlings |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109089 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/03/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 360 |
| Number of Pupils: | 257 |
| Number of Boys: | 123 |
| Number of Girls: | 134 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 86.40% | 222 |
| Other White | 5.40% | 14 |
| Other Asian | 1.60% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 1.60% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 1 |
| African | 0.40% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulton Infant School Plumptre Close , Paulton BS39 7QY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paulton Infant School Plumptre Close , Paulton BS39 7QY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paulton Junior School Plumptre Close , BS39 7QY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Littleton CofE VC Primary School Church Hill , High Littleton BS39 6HF | - not rated | 2,095 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Littleton CofE VC Primary School Church Hill , High Littleton BS39 6HF | - not rated | 2,095 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somervale Secondary School Redfield Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 2JD | 3out of 4 | 2,641 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Somervale School Redfield Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 2JD | - not rated | 2,641 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Hill Academy Charlton Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 4AD | - not rated | 3,210 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Hill School Charlton Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 4AD | - not rated | 3,210 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.