How many pupils does Fosse Way School have?

Fosse Way School has 224 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Fosse Way School's Ofsted rating?

Fosse Way School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 September 2021).

How does Fosse Way School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Fosse Way School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 9.7 in 2025/26.

Is Fosse Way School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Fosse Way School is part of THE PARTNERSHIP TRUST.

Where is Fosse Way School?

Fosse Way School is located at Longfellow Road, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 3AL.

Fosse Way School

Longfellow Road, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 3AL

Good

Inspected 22 September 2021

Good

Ofsted

9.7

Attainment 8

3–19

Ages

224

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special converter

Type

About Fosse Way School

Fosse Way School is an academy special converter in Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, England, for pupils aged 3–19. It has 224 pupils on roll. It is part of THE PARTNERSHIP TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 September 2021) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 9.7 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 49.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Bath and North East Somerset →
School Type: Academy special converter
Age Range: Ages 3–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 224 / 220 (102%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 22 September 2021

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

49.6%

Free school meals

3.4%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

100%

Sustained destination

100%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

11.1%

Overall absence

35.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

37.38

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +7.5 vs 2023/24

6.3

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.3 vs 2023/24

55.67

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.5 vs 2023/24

£47,042

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,097 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

7.4% rate

↑ +1 vs 2023/24

6.5

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£27,616

Spend per pupil

£30,884

Income per pupil

43%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Longfellow Road, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 3AL
Phone: 01761412198
Executive Principal: Fiona Skinner
Website: http://www.fossewayschool.co.uk/

Academy Trust

THE PARTNERSHIP TRUST →

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Teaching AssistantSEN

Supply SEN Teaching Assistant

PermanentPart time£27,274 · · SEN Allowance payable after 1year service (£1538.71 per annum pro rata)

Closes 31 Aug 2027View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Fosse Way School?: Fosse Way School is an academy special converter in Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, England, for pupils aged 3–19.
How many pupils does Fosse Way School have?: Fosse Way School has 224 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Fosse Way School's Ofsted rating?: Fosse Way School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 September 2021).
How does Fosse Way School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Fosse Way School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 9.7 in 2025/26.
How does Fosse Way School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Fosse Way School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Fosse Way School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Fosse Way School is part of THE PARTNERSHIP TRUST.
Where is Fosse Way School?: Fosse Way School is located at Longfellow Road, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 3AL.