Welton Primary School, Radstock
Welton Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Radstock, part of Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 7th-highest of the 13 schools in Radstock with published results, and 8,749th of 14,452 across England. It was 75% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Bath and North East Somerset (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Welton Primary School in detail
Welton Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "At Welton, our school ethos is rooted in a simple, heartfelt promise: to create a joyful, safe, and i nspiring environment where every child feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Everything we do is anchored in our core HEART values and guided by our daily Golden Rules-Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Your Best ."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 68% of Year 6 pupils at Welton Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% 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 (86% in reading, 62% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Welton Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Welton Primary School as their first choice and 33 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Welton Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Welton Primary School are Midsomer Norton Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 88% reading, 81% maths); Westfield Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 94% reading, 98% maths); St John's CofE Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 82% reading, 84% maths); and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School (0.9 miles).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Welton Primary School.
Midsomer Norton Primary SchoolWestfield Primary SchoolSt John's CofE Primary SchoolSt Benedict's Catholic Primary School
The trust
Welton Primary School is one of 44 schools run by Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership, an academy trust.
What parents say
26 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Welton Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that their child does well at the school (96%).
Who goes there
5.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 24 pupils (15%) received SEN support and 10 (6.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Welton Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Welton Primary School (w-bound), 50 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Welton Primary School issued 10 suspensions, 5.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Welton Primary School are Somervale Secondary School (0.7 miles), Norton Hill Academy (0.7 miles), Writhlington School (1.9 miles) and Somerset Studio School (1.9 miles).
Somervale Secondary SchoolNorton Hill AcademyWrithlington SchoolSomerset Studio School
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; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Welton Primary School creates a calm, orderly environment where children thrive academically and personally. Teachers know pupils well and teach a carefully planned curriculum that helps children build knowledge step-by-step. The school offers excellent enrichment opportunities, including sports competitions, clubs, and international visits that inspire pupils and build their character.
Key Strengths
- Well-structured phonics curriculum with careful checks for understanding and early reading support
- Sequenced curriculum that builds knowledge progressively across year groups, from nursery through Year 6
- Strong identification and support for pupils with special educational needs, helping them access the curriculum
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils, creating a trusting and supportive environment
- Wide range of enrichment activities and international connections that develop character and cultural understanding
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not form or join letters correctly, impacting the quality of their written work
- Spelling accuracy needs improvement, with some pupils unable to spell words independently
- Plans to address writing and spelling improvements are in early stages and need to show impact
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with pupils trusting staff to help them when they need support or have a concern.
Extracurricular Activities
Football club, chess club, table tennis club, cross country, swimming gala, rugby tournament, sports day, visits to local historical sites, international visit to Prague with well-being project, leadership roles such as house captains, lunchtime clubs
Welton Primary School is a warm and welcoming school where pupils are friendly, polite, and feel happy and safe. The school has maintained good standards since its last inspection by implementing an effective redesigned curriculum that helps pupils achieve well.
At a Glance
18.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
26 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 86% to 68% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 62% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 76% to 72% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.9
Avg class size
24.0
Infant (KS1)
23.3
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Welton Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Welton Primary School.
- Stagecoach Midsomer Norton & RadstockAt the school · Not yet graded
- Progressive Kids at Welton Primary SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
Welton Primary 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 Welton Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Welton Primary 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
- 6
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 5 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
2 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.
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Your chances of a place at Welton Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
75%
Available places
147 pupils
196 places
49 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Radstock
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Radstock
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.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
24
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
21.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
160
Total Pupils
95
Boys
65
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
17.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,439
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,553
Per pupil
£912k
Total funding
£48k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.6%
Overall absence
10.4%
Persistent absence
135
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
Welton Primary School
Questions parents ask about Welton Primary School
What are SATs results like at Welton Primary School?
Of the pupils at Welton Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 68% reached the expected standard in reading and 80% did so in maths.
What is Welton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Welton Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Welton Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Welton Primary School is oversubscribed, Bath and North East Somerset allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Welton Primary School?
Welton Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 75% of its 196 places.
How big are the classes at Welton Primary School?
Classes at Welton Primary School average 22.9 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Welton Primary School?
Welton Primary School has around 160 pupils on roll. 19% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Welton Primary School?
4.6% of sessions were missed at Welton Primary School in 2024/25. 10.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Welton Primary School?
Apply through Bath and North East Somerset's coordinated admissions process, naming Welton Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Welton Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: Stagecoach Midsomer Norton & Radstock (registered, not yet graded) and Progressive Kids at Welton Primary School (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 Welton Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 5 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 2 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 Welton Primary School?
Welton Primary School is at Radstock Road, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2AG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)