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Oakhill Church School

Academy converter · Radstock · BA3 5AQ

Ages 2–11 · 109 pupils · Somerset

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Ofsted

Needs attention

KS2 expected (RWM)

44%

Overall absence

8.5%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-02-10

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)44%
Higher standard (RWM)13%
Avg scaled score — reading
105.0
Avg scaled score — maths
102.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
101.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence8.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)23.5%
Unauthorised3.0%
Authorised absence
5.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.0%
Enrolments in measure
98

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

13

Places offered

13

1st-preference offers

13

Total preferences (any rank)
25
Preferred offers (top 3)
13
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill73%

109 pupils · 150 places

Pupils on roll
109
Boys / girls
54 / 55
School capacity
150
Capacity fill
109 / 150 (73%)
Free school meals
17.9%
FSM pupils
15
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Bath and Wells
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
Diocese of Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher
Ms Stephanie Dowley

Location

Address
Oakhill
Postcode
BA3 5AQ
Town
Radstock
County
Somerset
Local authority
Somerset
District
Somerset
Constituency
Frome and East Somerset
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

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

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–11, in Radstock, Somerset, 109 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 17.9%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Bath and Wells.

Open schools in Radstock
22
Primary schools in Radstock
16
Academies among open schools in Radstock
77% (17)
Open schools in BA3
26
Primary in BA3
18
Open schools in Somerset LA
307
Primary in Somerset LA
218

Nearby primary schools

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

Compare with theseAll in RadstockNear BA3

  • Stoke St Michael Primary School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Radstock · BA3 5LG · Somerset

    Ages 2–11

    • FSM27.9%

    1.7 miles away

  • St Aldhelms Church School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy converter · Primary

    Shepton Mallet · BA4 4PL · Somerset

    Ages 2–11

    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM13.3%
    • Demand0.94

    2.5 miles away

  • Bowlish Infant School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Shepton Mallet · BA4 5JQ · Somerset

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM14.0%
    • Demand1.03

    2.6 miles away

  • St Vigor & St John Church School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Radstock · BA3 4EX · Somerset

    Ages 0–11

    • KS287%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM12.8%
    • Demand1.00

    2.6 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Ms Stephanie Dowley
Telephone
01749840426
Website
www.oakhillchurchschool.co.uk

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