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Fosse Way School

Academy special converter · Bath · BA3 3AL

Ages 3–19 · 232 pupils · Bath and North East Somerset

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

6.1

Overall absence

10.5%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-01-20

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-1.47
−20+2
Attainment 86.1
English & maths grade 5+5%
English & maths grade 4+5%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 0.3

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
93.0
Avg scaled score — maths
96.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
94.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence10.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)34.1%
Unauthorised2.0%
Authorised absence
8.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.8%
Enrolments in measure
176

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill105%

232 pupils · 220 places

Pupils on roll
232
Boys / girls
171 / 61
School capacity
220
Capacity fill
232 / 220 (105%)
Free school meals
50%
FSM pupils
94
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy special converter

Age range

Ages 3–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

4 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Academy trust
THE PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Sponsor
The Partnership Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Fiona Skinner

Location

Address
Longfellow Road, Radstock
Postcode
BA3 3AL
Town
Bath
County
Somerset
Local authority
Bath and North East Somerset
District
Bath and North East Somerset
Constituency
Frome and East Somerset
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Special classes
Has Special Classes

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy special converter, Ages 3–19, in Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, 232 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, sixth form, academy, special school. Free school meals: 50%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty.

Open schools in Bath
53
Academies among open schools in Bath
74% (39)
Open schools in BA3
26
Open schools in Bath and North East Somerset LA
94

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM12.5%
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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Fiona Skinner
Telephone
01761412198
Website
http://www.fossewayschool.co.uk/

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