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
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.
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.
Useful links
- School website by Cleverbox (other)
- TT Rockstars (other)
- Parent Mail (other)
- Childnet (other)
- Get Directions (other)
- Click here to see our location on a map (other)
- Instagram (other)
- Parent Mail Help (other)
- Think U Know (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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