Open Other Primary Mixed

Widcombe Infant School

Archway Street, Bath, BA2 4JG
Part of: PALLADIAN ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Widcombe Infant School
Bath, BA2 4JG
178 Pupils
180 Capacity
5–7 Age Range
11.20% FSM %
89 Boys
89 Girls
About Widcombe Infant School

Widcombe Infant School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 5–7 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 178 pupils on roll. School capacity: 180. Current headteacher: Alison Watts.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Bath and North East Somerset
Region South West
Administrative District Bath and North East Somerset
Parliamentary Constituency Bath
Ward Widcombe & Lyncombe
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor PALLADIAN ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-08-2016
UKPRN 10057096
URN 143010
Data Last Updated 16-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Dr Justin O'Byrne Chair of Local Governing Body 27/09/2023 01/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Dragana Houston Local Governor 14/03/2023 13/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Jensen Local Governor 12/12/2024 11/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Gareth Kajzer-Hughes Local Governor 01/09/2022 30/08/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Justin O'Byrne Local Governor 02/02/2023 01/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joanna Shanmugalingam Local Governor 27/09/2023 21/10/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Jonathan Tickner Local Governor 01/09/2022 30/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sophie Turner Local Governor 01/09/2022 30/08/2026 Elected by school staff
Alison Watts Local Governor 01/09/2001 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Widcombe CofE Junior School
0.06 km • Bath
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Bath College
0.69 km • Bath
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Beechen Cliff School
0.81 km • Bath
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The Paragon School, Junior School of Prior Park College
0.95 km • Bath
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Bath Academy
0.98 km • Bath
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King Edward's School
1.15 km •
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Frequently Asked Questions
Widcombe Infant School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Bath, Bath and North East Somerset.
Widcombe Infant School has 178 pupils, with a capacity of 180.
Widcombe Infant School caters for pupils aged 5 to 7.
The Headteacher at Widcombe Infant School is Miss Alison Watts.
Widcombe Infant School is at Archway Street, Bath, BA2 4JG, in the Bath and North East Somerset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Widcombe Infant School: Does not have a sixth form.
Widcombe Infant School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Alison Watts
Archway Street, Bath, BA2 4JG
01225421998
www.widcombeinfantschool.co.uk
Location
BA2 4JG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 143010
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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