# Oldfield School — Bath, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 3.4/5 from 11 published reviews
- **Students:** 1250
- **Principal:** Headteacher

## Contact

- **Address:** Kelston Road, Bath, BA1 9AB
- **Phone:** 01225 423583
- **Website:** http://oldfieldschool.com/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/bath/oldfield-school-12195

## About

Oldfield School is a high attaining 11-18 mixed comprehensive with 1250 students located in the historic city of Bath. The school campus is on the outskirts of the north-west of the city and we benefit from a large, semi-rural setting with excellent transport links. Our school has a well-established reputation locally and in the wider community for academic excellence and the quality of pastoral care and support.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Jan 2020
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jan 2020
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jan 2020
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Jan 2020
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Jan 2020

## Recent parent reviews

- **1/5** — horrible receptionist: the blonde receptionist lady was incredibly rude and unhelpful. Made me feel very unwelcome. I was there at lunchtime on 12/03 *(Mar 2024)*
- **5/5** — Love it: I absolutely love this school I couldn't imagine me going anywhere else. The teachers are highly qualified and the students all have amazing manners I recommend this school. *(Jul 2023)*
- **5/5** — good school: pretty good school. the buildings a bit ugly but it's set in beautiful country. if you have a habit for tardy, I'd recommend going round the area, it's pretty *(Oct 2022)*
- **3/5** — its pretty good: its a good school, but some of the students should have been expelled a long time ago. *(Jul 2022)*
- **5/5** — Outstanding Education and Facilities: My son has been at Oldfield School for 3 years now and I couldn't be happier with the progress he's made. The facilities are excellent, especially the Sixth Form building in Penn House. I love the values the school teaches, especially the importance of being kind and ambitious. We've had a fantastic experience here. *(Jun 2022)*
- **5/5** — Great Start: My daughter is in Year 7 and we're really pleased with the school so far. The staff are friendly and approachable, and the school is well-organized. We like the emphasis on extra-curricular activities, and my daughter is enjoying her Duke of Edinburgh program. Overall, we're very happy with our decision to send her here. *(Mar 2022)*
- **5/5** — Happy to recommend: My daughter has thrived since moving to Oldfield School from another local school. I am happy to recommend it. *(Feb 2022)*
- **4/5** — Not Without Its Challenges: My son is in Year 11 and we've had a bit of a mixed experience at Oldfield School. The teaching is generally good, but sometimes the school can be a bit disorganized. We've also had some issues with bullying, which we're still addressing. However, the school has been working hard to resolve these issues and we're hopeful that things will improve. *(Jan 2022)*
- **4/5** — Helped My Child Grow: My child attended Oldfield School from Year 9 to Year 13 and it was a great experience for them. The school provided them with a supportive environment and excellent teaching. They were particularly fond of the House system and the opportunities to get involved in sports and music. We're grateful for the education they received here. *(Sep 2021)*
- **2/5** — poorly deals with situations: teachers do not know how to handle situations at all. they only focus on grades and couldn’t care less what discrimination or bullying the students are facing. *(Jul 2021)*

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