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Blackbrook Primary School

Somerset, TA1 2RAPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
44%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.4×
Oversubscribed
40 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#11,858
of 13,686 nationally

About Blackbrook Primary School

Blackbrook Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 86 applications for just 29 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.97. Of those applications, 40 were first-preference choices, and 27 first-preference offers were made. This level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the community, though the school does not publish a parent-view survey result to quantify satisfaction directly. Headteacher Daniel Seviour leads a mixed, state primary for children aged 5 to 11, with 225 pupils on roll against a capacity of 240. The school is non-religious and serves the Somerset area. In its most recent ungraded Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school was confirmed to remain Good overall, with leadership and management judged Outstanding. The previous graded inspection in 2013 also rated the school Good overall, with leadership and management at that time rated Good as well.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAshbourne Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2RA
HeadteacherDaniel Seviour
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils225
Free School Meals (FSM)14.2%
School Capacity225 / 240 (94% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (5 May 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Oct 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Outdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteMusic RoomsSports HallPlaying FieldsGymnasiumDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

Cross CountryAthleticsSwimmingDanceRounders

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubCodingChessGardeningChoirArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Blackbrook Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.