Shoscombe Church School, Bath

In its own words: "It is situated in picturesque surroundings which offer opportunities for environmental and local studies. The grounds are attractive, including adventure play equipment, a sports pitch, a Quiet or Performance Garden and tarmacked area. We have an extensive forest school area where children from every class take part in regular forest school sessions."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and your child to our school. However, the best way to find out about our lovely school is to visit and see for yourself. Our school provides a secure and happy working environment where everyone is valued, and where achievements are recognised and celebrated."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.

In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Shoscombe Church School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% 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 rose from 88% in reading and 94% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 15 families put Shoscombe Church School as their first choice and 34 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Shoscombe Church School are Peasedown St John Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 74% reading, 77% maths); St Mary's Church of England Primary School (1.4 miles, 63% reading, 58% maths); Trinity Church School (1.5 miles, Good, 87% reading, 81% maths); and St Nicholas Church School (1.9 miles, 54% reading, 63% maths).

Shoscombe Church School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

Shoscombe Church School is one of 44 schools run by Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership, an academy trust.

6.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (91%) and Mixed (5%).

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Shoscombe Church School.

In 2024/25, Shoscombe Church School issued 3 suspensions, 2.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Shoscombe Church School are Writhlington School (1.5 miles) and Somerset Studio School (1.6 miles).