3 Best Primary Schools in Bath, UK

2026 Highlights: Bathampton Primary School is a mixed academy primary school in Bathampton, Bath and North East Somerset, educating children aged 4–11. The school is part of the Bath and Wells Diocesan Academies Trust and has a history extending back over 200 years, with its earliest tangible evidence dating to 1804. Its vision is expressed through the values 'Everybody Belongs, Aspires, Thrives'. The school provides an ambitious curriculum with reading, language and communication at its heart, alongside English, mathematics, science, history, geography, art and design, computing, physical education, personal development and modern foreign languages. Outdoor learning is a key feature, making use of the school grounds, meadow, woodland and Forest School provision. All classes have regular outdoor learning opportunities. Additional provision includes a Breakfast Den from 7:30am to 8:40am and an after-school club from 3:15pm to 6pm Monday to Thursday during term time. The school also provides admissions support, SEND coordination and safeguarding information for families."

2026 Highlights: Roundhill Primary School is an academy in Southdown, Bath, formed through the amalgamation of Southdown Community Nursery and Infant School and Southdown Junior School. The school provides education and early years provision for children aged 2 to 11, including nursery, preschool, Reception and primary education through Key Stages 1 and 2. It is part of The Partnership Trust, a multi-academy trust supporting collaboration between primary and special schools. The school occupies buildings originally constructed in the 1930s and provides spacious playing fields, a copse, tarmac play areas, adventure play equipment, quiet activity spaces, garden areas and a Wild Outdoor classroom. Its early years provision includes Campbell Nursery for two-year-olds and Inkpen Preschool for children aged three to four. Educational provision covers English, mathematics, science, computing, history, geography, art, design and technology, music, languages, physical education and religious education. Additional facilities and support include breakfast and after-school childcare, sporting activities, school clubs, pastoral support, SEND provision, school meals and admissions assistance. The school promotes an inclusive learning environment focused on helping children become ready, safe, respectful, ambitious and confident learners."

2026 Highlights: St Stephen's Church School is a Church of England primary academy located in Lansdown, Bath, serving children aged 4 to 11. The school has an official capacity of 420 pupils, with 360 pupils recorded in its Ofsted establishment information. It is part of the Bath and Wells Diocesan Academies Trust and maintains a foundation link with St Stephen's Church, Lansdown. The school provides primary education in a Christian learning environment, supporting children's academic, personal and social development. Its provision includes primary curriculum education, special educational needs and disabilities support, safeguarding and additional childcare. The school also provides a breakfast club operating Monday to Friday from 7:45am to 8:50am, with a listed session cost of £4.00. Breakfast club facilities include wheelchair access, an enclosed property and a quiet area. Activities and provisions include meals, healthy eating, varied dietary options, arts and crafts, messy play, books, storytelling, dressing up, inclusive toys, games and construction activities."