Widcombe CofE Junior School

URN: 143559 • Bath BA2 4JG

Overview

Name
Widcombe CofE Junior School
URN
143559
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
PALLADIAN ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
45.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Alison Watts (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01225310139
Website
Visit
Address
Pulteney Road, Bath BA2 4JG

Summary

Widcombe Church of England Junior School, located in the heart of Bath, is an academy converter with a current enrolment of 237 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 240. The school has received an Outstanding rating in all categories from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards and a supportive learning environment. The school is part of the Palladian Academy Trust and promotes a philosophy of encouraging students to "be the best you can be."

The curriculum at Widcombe Junior School is enriched with various activities, including themed weeks such as Book Week, where students engage in poetry workshops and creative events. The school also prioritises environmental awareness, demonstrated through initiatives like Car Free Days, aimed at reducing pollution and promoting safer school runs.

Community involvement is a key aspect of the school’s ethos, with a proactive Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) that supports various events and activities throughout the year. The school’s location allows easy access to local cultural and sporting facilities, enhancing the educational experience for its pupils.

Key details

LA
Bath and North East Somerset
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
PALLADIAN ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
240
Pupils
237
Boys
129
Girls
108
FSM %
8.40
Open date
2016-11-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Somerset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 237 129 108 240 8.40
2024-09-11 240 133 107 240 10.40
2023-09-11 239 130 109 240 10.50
2022-09-11 239 130 109 240 10.50
2021-09-11 236 124 112 240 9.70
2020-09-11 238 123 115 240 8.40

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