Is St Martin's Garden Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 13 January 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard and three at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 53rd of 61 primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Martin's Garden Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 25% of pupils at St Martin's Garden Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Martin's Garden Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Martin's Garden Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Martin's Garden Primary School

Lympsham Green, Odd Down, Bath, BA2 2UN

Local ranking53rd of 61 primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

315

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 13 January 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 13 January 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 25.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 34.0%
Writing (Expected): 41.0%
Maths (Expected): 31.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 41.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 97.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 99.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 97.0
Cohort Size: 32

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 204
Boys: 128 (64%)
Girls: 73 (36%)
Capacity: 315 (64% full)
SEND: 46.6%
FSM Eligible: 47.5%
EAL: 18.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 26.0%
SEN Support: 20.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 14.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 14.4
Budget per Pupil: £10,265/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 8.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 23.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 64.2%
Mixed Other: 8.5%
White Other: 4.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 4.5%
Asian Indian: 4.5%
Asian Other: 4.0%
Black African: 3.5%
Other: 3.5%

64.2%

White British

8.5%

Mixed Other

4.5%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01225832112

SMGSchool@PalladianAcademyTrust.com

Lympsham Green

Bath, South West

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Administrative

URN: 143108
UKPRN: 10057577
Establishment No.: 2001
Trust: PALLADIAN ACADEMY TRUST

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