Pulteney Road, Bath, Somerset BA2 4JG
10 simple reasons to choose Widcombe Church of England Junior School
State junior school (academy converter) in Bath.
For pupils aged 7 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Widcombe Church of England Junior School
Schoolsmith Score®; 72.
One of the best state primary schools in Bath and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile.
On average, 29.5 pupils per class and 25.7 pupils per teacher.
In the top 9% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Subjects are taught separately and are organised by topics, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils. Each class has an afternoon of Forest School for five weeks.
School has Academy status, with more freedom over its curriculum and teaching methods than other state schools. As a member of Palladian Academy Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 10 schools, it also has access to more specialist teachers and resources than most state schools.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive 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 orchestra. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2014.
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The Paragon School (0.8 miles); Royal High Prep School, Bath (1 mile); King Edward's Junior School & Pre-Prep, Bath (1.1 miles).
State Primary Schools
Bathwick St Mary Church School (1 mile); St Stephen's Primary Church School, Bath (1.8 miles); Bathampton Primary School (2.4 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
King Edward's School, Bath (1.1 miles); Prior Park College (1.2 miles); Royal High School, Bath (1.7 miles).
State Senior Schools
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