Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School

About Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School

Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across its two most recent inspections. The most telling academic metric for this primary school is its Key Stage 2 combined reading, writing and maths expected standard score of 80 per cent. That figure places the school comfortably above the Somerset local authority average of 59 per cent, and it ranks 15th out of 134 primary schools in the county, putting it in the top 25 per cent nationally. In its most recent ungraded inspection in September 2023, Ofsted confirmed the school remains Good, with leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness all judged Good. The school's previous graded inspection in 2015 also awarded Good across the board, suggesting consistent quality over time.

Looking closer at the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, the school's performance is strong across individual subjects. In reading, 90 per cent of pupils met the expected standard and 30 per cent reached the higher standard, with an average score of 106. In writing, 90 per cent met the expected standard and 10 per cent achieved the higher standard. Maths saw 80 per cent at the expected standard and 20 per cent at the higher standard, with an average score of 104. No pupils reached the higher standard in all three subjects combined, but the overall expected standard rate of 80 per cent is a solid indicator of consistent teaching. The school does not have a sixth form, as it is a primary school, and progress scores are not available in the data, but the attainment figures alone paint a picture of a school where most children are meeting or exceeding national expectations.

Brent Knoll is a Church of England primary school in Somerset for children aged 2 to 11, with a nursery provision on site. It has a capacity of 160 but currently has 192 pupils on roll, making it oversubscribed. For the 2025/26 admissions round, there were 41 applications for 24 places, with all 24 first-preference applicants offered a place, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.71. The school supports children with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, social, emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication needs. Facilities include a Forest School, art studios, music rooms, an ICT suite, a sports hall, a sensory room, an outdoor playground and a chapel. Clubs range from coding and choir to gardening and science club, while sports on offer include netball, athletics, rounders and cricket. This is a school that suits families looking for a well-subscribed village primary with strong academic outcomes and a broad range of enrichment activities.

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