Moorlands Junior School, Bath
Moorlands Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Bath, part of The Partnership Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 20th-highest of the 27 schools in Bath with published results, and 9,801st of 14,452 across England. It was 98% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Capacity
- 98% full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Moorlands Junior School in detail
Results
In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Moorlands Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 65% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 76% in Bath and North East Somerset and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (79% in reading, 63% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Moorlands Junior School
Bath and North East Somerset published that the last place offered for 2025 entry went to a family 0.325 miles away. The cut-off moves every year with the number of applications.
Admissions history and your chances at Moorlands Junior School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Moorlands Junior School are Moorlands Infant School (under 0.1 miles, Good); St John's Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles); Oldfield Park Junior School (0.4 miles, Good, 87% reading, 78% maths); and St Philip's CofE Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 93% reading, 93% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Moorlands Junior School.
Moorlands Infant SchoolSt John's Catholic Primary SchoolOldfield Park Junior SchoolSt Philip's CofE Primary School
The trust
Moorlands Junior School is one of 17 schools run by The Partnership Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 49% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
15.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 6.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (80%) and Mixed (6%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Oldfield Park Rail Station, about 1160 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Moorlands School (w-bound), 160 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Moorlands Junior School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 348 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Bath and North East Somerset (86), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Moorlands Junior School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Moorlands Junior School are Hayesfield Girls School (0.5 miles), Beechen Cliff School (0.7 miles) and Saint Gregory's Catholic College (1.1 miles).
Hayesfield Girls SchoolBeechen Cliff SchoolSaint Gregory's Catholic College
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Bath and North East Somerset published that the last place for 2025 entry went to a family 0.325 miles away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its February 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
15.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 78% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 65% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 60% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.5
Avg class size
29.5
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Moorlands Junior School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Moorlands Junior School.
- St John's SuperPirates480m away · Not yet graded
- Oldfield Park Play680m away · Not yet graded
- Stagecoach Bath870m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Moorlands Junior School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Bath and North East Somerset's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Moorlands Junior School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Moorlands Junior School is in Bath and North East Somerset; for families living there:
- Bath and North East Somerset's school travel policy: School Travel Policy for compulsory school age children
- How to apply: Apply for free school transport
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 0 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Bath and North East Somerset is 4.5 (the median across 94 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Moorlands Junior School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
235 pupils
240 places
5 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Bath
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bath
Across Bath and North East Somerset council
Places available
2,107
Applications
1,625
Got 1st preference
94.1%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across Bath and North East Somerset council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
43
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
22.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
236
Total Pupils
136
Boys
100
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
19.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,775
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,159
Per pupil
£1343k
Total funding
£56k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.9%
Overall absence
10.3%
Persistent absence
243
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Moorlands Junior School
Questions parents ask about Moorlands Junior School
What are SATs results like at Moorlands Junior School?
Of the pupils at Moorlands Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% reached the expected standard in reading and 65% did so in maths.
What is Moorlands Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Moorlands Junior School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2023.
How close to Moorlands Junior School do you need to live?
Bath and North East Somerset published for September 2025 entry that the last place offered at Moorlands Junior School on distance went to a family 0.325 miles away. This is the authority's own figure for one year, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications, so treat it as a guide rather than a guarantee.
Is it hard to get a place at Moorlands Junior School?
Moorlands Junior School was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Moorlands Junior School?
Classes at Moorlands Junior School average 29.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Moorlands Junior School?
Moorlands Junior School has around 236 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Moorlands Junior School?
4.9% of sessions were missed at Moorlands Junior School in 2024/25. 10.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Moorlands Junior School?
Apply through Bath and North East Somerset's coordinated admissions process, naming Moorlands Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Moorlands Junior School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Moorlands Junior School: St John's SuperPirates (480m away, registered, not yet graded), Oldfield Park Play (680m away, registered, not yet graded) and Stagecoach Bath (870m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Moorlands Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 0 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Bath and North East Somerset is 4.5 (the median across 94 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Moorlands Junior School?
Moorlands Junior School is at Chantry Mead Road, Bath, Somerset, BA2 2DE.
Sources: Bath and North East Somerset admissions booklet; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)