Roundhill Primary School, based in Bath, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Roundhill Primary School currently has around 259 pupils on roll, which is about 62% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 45.6% boys and 54.4% girls. Around 48.3% 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 7.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (64.5%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Inadequate. This indicates significant weaknesses. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Mount Road, Bath, BA2 1LG |
| Website: | www.roundhill-pri.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01225424950 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Emma Cooper |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 146263 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 259 |
| Number of Boys: | 118 |
| Number of Girls: | 141 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 64.50% | 167 |
| Other White | 8.50% | 22 |
| African | 5.40% | 14 |
| Indian | 4.20% | 11 |
| Other Mixed | 3.90% | 10 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.50% | 9 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.70% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 2.30% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.50% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 4 |
| Other Black | 0.80% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill Primary School Mount Road , Southdown BA2 1LG | 1out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southdown Junior School Mount Road , Southdown BA2 1LG | - not rated | 233 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhill Primary School Mount Road , Southdown BA2 1LG | - not rated | 233 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Park Junior School Lymore Terrace , Twerton BA2 2JL | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Park Junior School Lymore Terrace , Twerton BA2 2JL | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culverhay School Rush Hill , BA2 2QL | - not rated | 637 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bath Community Academy Rush Hill , BA2 2QL | - not rated | 637 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayesfield Girls School Upper Oldfield Park , BA2 3LA | - not rated | 1,999 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hayesfield Girls School Upper Oldfield Park , BA2 3LA | 3out of 4 | 1,999 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Saint Gregory's Catholic College Combe Hay Lane , Odd Down BA2 8PA | 3out of 4 | 2,079 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath College Avon Street , BA1 1UP | - not rated | 2,813 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory School Moorlands , Englishcombe Lane BA2 2EF | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Ways School 180 Frome Road , Odd Down BA2 5RF | 3out of 4 | 2,414 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Star 180? Frome Road , Odd Down BA2 5RF | 3out of 4 | 2,414 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School Frome Road , Odd Down BA2 5RF | - not rated | 2,414 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Ways School 180 Frome Road , BA2 5RF | - not rated | 2,414 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.