St Philip's CofE Primary School, Bath

In its own words: "Our vision is to be an exceptional school committed to teaching and learning; working in partnership with families to provide a caring, stimulating environment rooted in Christian values. Our high expectations enable all to flourish; all are valued and nurtured as unique individuals loved by God. Reference to John 10:10 ..."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I'm really excited to share all the amazing things happening here at St Philip's Church of England Primary School. Our school is a lively, welcoming place where the children are at the centre of everything we do."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey, cricket, dance, choir, chess, Lego and knitting.

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026, an open day on Friday 27 November 2026 and an open day on Friday 8 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at St Philip's CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 93% 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 80% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 23 families put St Philip's CofE Primary School as their first choice and 71 named it as one of their preferences, for 25 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Philip's CofE Primary School are St Martin's Garden Primary School (0.4 miles, Requires improvement, 34% reading, 31% maths); Moorlands Junior School (0.6 miles, Good, 78% reading, 65% maths); Moorlands Infant School (0.6 miles, Good); and Roundhill Primary School (0.8 miles, Inadequate, 52% reading, 48% maths).

St Philip's CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

St Philip's CofE Primary School is one of 13 schools run by Palladian Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 64% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

41 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Philip's CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 98% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).

14.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

The nearest railway station is Oldfield Park Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Barrow Road (se-bound), 50 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 136 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.

In 2024/25, St Philip's CofE Primary School issued 12 suspensions, 4.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to St Philip's CofE Primary School are Saint Gregory's Catholic College (0.5 miles), Hayesfield Girls School (1.1 miles) and Beechen Cliff School (1.2 miles).