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.

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 05/11/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 280
Number of Pupils: 277
Number of Boys: 141
Number of Girls: 136

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 10.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British70.40%195
Other White8.30%23
Chinese4.00%11
White and Asian3.20%9
Other Asian2.50%7
Bangladeshi2.20%6
African2.20%6
White and Black Caribbean2.20%6
Other Mixed2.20%6
Indian1.10%3
White and Black African1.10%3
Other Black0.40%1
Other (any other ethnic group)0.40%1
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Well Above Average (4.6)
Writing: Well Above Average (4.2)
Maths: Well Above Average (3.9)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
85%
Town average
57%
Local authority average
55%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
18%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
109.0
Town average
106.1
Local authority average
105.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
108.0
Town average
103.3
Local authority average
102.9
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

Not applicable

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.