Darlington Road, Bath, Somerset BA2 6NN
10 simple reasons to choose Bathwick St Mary Church School
State primary school (academy converter) in Bath.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% girls).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Bathwick St Mary Church School
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Bath and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 27 pupils per class and 22.2 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 8% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Pupils go on to Hayesfield College, Beechen Cliff Boys' or St. Gregory’s RC School. 25% go on to academically selective schools, mainly King Edward's School.
The curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Core subjects are taught separately, but some foundation subjects, such as geography and history, are taught as half-termly topics with cross-curricular links to other subjects where appropriate. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
In the top 26% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir and an instrument ensemble. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2009.
Find another school near Bathwick St Mary Church School
Independent Prep Schools
King Edward's Junior School & Pre-Prep, Bath (0.5 miles); Royal High Prep School, Bath (1.1 miles); The Paragon School (1.7 miles).
State Primary Schools
Widcombe Church of England Junior School (1 mile); St Stephen's Primary Church School, Bath (1.6 miles); Bathampton Primary School (1.9 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
King Edward's School, Bath (0.5 miles); Royal High School, Bath (1.6 miles); Kingswood School, Bath (1.8 miles).
State Senior Schools
Hayesfield Girls School (1.8 miles); Beechen Cliff School (2.3 miles); Ralph Allen School (2.9 miles).