Moorlands Infant School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Moorfields Road Bath Somerset BA2 2DQ |
| Reference Number | 142715 |
Moorlands Infant School has been rated as good overall, demonstrating effective teaching and a positive learning environment. Pupils enjoy their time at school, feel safe, and are encouraged to treat each other with respect. The school fosters positive relationships among students and between students and staff, contributing to a supportive atmosphere where behaviour is commendable. Leaders maintain high expectations and prioritize inclusivity, especially regarding those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The curriculum is ambitious, with a strong focus on reading, but further development is needed in certain subjects to ensure that all concepts are well understood by students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 177 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.98%
Girls: 48.02% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 7.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 33 | 57 |
| 2 | 39 | 21 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77.4% |
| White, Other | 5.6% |
| Unclassified | 5.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.4% |
| African | 1.7% |
| Asian, Other | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 16 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 May 2023 | School inspection: |
| 08 Jan 2020 | School inspection |
| 04 Mar 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 14 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Moorlands Infant School | |
| 14 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 08 May 2001 | Full inspection |
| 08 May 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils.
- High expectations of pupil behaviour.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Ambitious curriculum design that meets student needs.
- Strong focus on reading with effective interventions.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects have underdeveloped curriculums.
- Pupils do not always gain deep knowledge in all subjects.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 44 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 30 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Moorlands Junior School
Chantry Mead Road, Bath, Somerset, BA2 2DE |
0.06 miles |
|
St John's Catholic Primary School
Oldfield Lane, Bath, Somerset, BA2 3NR |
0.26 miles |
|
Oldfield Park Junior School
Lymore Terrace, Twerton, Bath, Somerset, BA2 2JL |
0.37 miles |
|
St Philip's CofE Primary School
Bloomfield Rise, Odd Down, Bath, Somerset, BA2 2BN |
0.63 miles |
|
Oldfield Park Infant School
Dorset Close, Bath, Somerset, BA2 3RF |
0.74 miles |
|
Roundhill Primary School
Mount Road, Southdown, Bath, BA2 1LG |
0.82 miles |
|
The Paragon School, Junior School of Prior Park College
Lyncombe House, Bath, BA2 4LT |
0.89 miles |
|
St Martin's Garden Primary School
Lympsham Green, Odd Down, Bath, Somerset, BA2 2UN |
0.89 miles |
|
Mulberry Park Educate Together Primary Academy
Mulberry Way, Combe Down, Bath, BA2 5BU |
1.11 miles |
|
Widcombe Infant School
Archway Street, Bath, Somerset, BA2 4JG |
1.15 miles |
|
Widcombe CofE Junior School
Pulteney Road, Bath, Somerset, BA2 4JG |
1.18 miles |
|
Twerton Infant School
Poolemead Road, Twerton, Twerton Infant School,Poolemead Road,Twerton,Bath, Bath, Somerset, BA2 1QR |
1.29 miles |
|
St Andrew's Church School
Northampton Street, Julian Road, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2SN |
1.33 miles |
|
Newbridge Primary School
Charmouth Road, Bath, Somerset, BA1 3LL |
1.37 miles |
|
St Michaels Junior Church School
Newton Road, Twerton, Bath, BA2 1RW |
1.41 miles |
|
Combe Down CofE Primary School
Church Road, Combe Down, Bath, Somerset, BA2 5JQ |
1.51 miles |
|
Kingswood Preparatory School
College Road, Bath, BA1 5SD |
1.76 miles |
|
Bathwick St Mary Church School
Darlington Road, Bath, Somerset, BA2 6NN |
1.86 miles |
|
St Stephens Church School
Richmond Place, Lansdown, Bath, Somerset, BA1 5PZ |
1.87 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Penn Hill Road, Weston, Bath, Somerset, BA1 4EH |
1.87 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Hayesfield Girls School
Upper Oldfield Park, Bath, Somerset, BA2 3LA |
0.48 miles |
|
Beechen Cliff School
Kipling Avenue, Bath, Somerset, BA2 4RE |
0.71 miles |
|
Bath College
Avon Street, Bath, Avon, BA1 1UP |
0.9 miles |
|
Three Ways School
180 Frome Road, Odd Down, Bath, Avon, BA2 5RF |
1 miles |
|
North Star 180°
Frome Road, Odd Down, Bath, BA2 5RF |
1 miles |
|
Bath Academy
27 Queen Square, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2HX |
1.12 miles |
|
Saint Gregory's Catholic College
Combe Hay Lane, Odd Down, Bath, Somerset, BA2 8PA |
1.13 miles |
|
Prior Park College
|
1.49 miles |
|
King Edward's School
|
1.82 miles |
|
Royal High School GDST
|
1.94 miles |
|
Oldfield School
Kelston Road, Bath, Somerset, BA1 9AB |
2.01 miles |
|
Kingswood School
Lansdown Road, Bath, BA1 5RG |
2.02 miles |
|
Ralph Allen School
Claverton Down Road, Combe Down, Bath, Somerset, BA2 7AD |
2.09 miles |
|
St Mark's CofE School
Bay Tree Road, Bath, Somerset, BA1 6ND |
2.28 miles |
|
Monkton Combe School
Church Lane, Bath, BA2 7HG |
2.33 miles |
|
Hambling View Independent School
Lime Yard, Claverton Down Road, Bath, BA2 7AE |
2.34 miles |