St Philip's CofE Primary School, based in Bath, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
St Philip's CofE Primary School currently has around 277 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.9% boys and 49.1% girls. Around 15.2% 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 10.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (70.4%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Bloomfield Rise, Bath, BA2 2BN |
| Website: | www.stphilips-school.org/ |
| Telephone: | 01225837946 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Joanne Coppens |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 143560 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 280 |
| Number of Pupils: | 277 |
| Number of Boys: | 141 |
| Number of Girls: | 136 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 70.40% | 195 |
| Other White | 8.30% | 23 |
| Chinese | 4.00% | 11 |
| White and Asian | 3.20% | 9 |
| Other Asian | 2.50% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.20% | 6 |
| African | 2.20% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.20% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 2.20% | 6 |
| Indian | 1.10% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip's CofE Primary School Bloomfield Rise , Odd Down BA2 2BN | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's CofE Primary School Bloomfield Rise , Odd Down BA2 2BN | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fosseway Junior School Lympsham Green , Odd Down BA2 2UN | - not rated | 674 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fosseway Infant School Frome Road , Odd Down BA2 2UN | - not rated | 674 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Garden Primary School Lympsham Green , Odd Down BA2 2UN | 2out of 4 | 674 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 882 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bath Community Academy Rush Hill , BA2 2QL | - not rated | 882 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gregory's Catholic College Combe Hay Lane , Odd Down BA2 8PA | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bath Studio School Frome Road , BA2 5RF | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayesfield Girls School Upper Oldfield Park , BA2 3LA | - not rated | 1,941 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath College Avon Street , BA1 1UP | - not rated | 2,627 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Ways School 180 Frome Road , Odd Down BA2 5RF | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Star 180? Frome Road , Odd Down BA2 5RF | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School Frome Road , Odd Down BA2 5RF | - not rated | 998 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Ways School 180 Frome Road , BA2 5RF | - not rated | 998 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wansdyke School Frome Road , Odd Down BA2 5RF | - not rated | 998 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.