Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School
95%
Capacity
142
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School
Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Somerset community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 142 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 150 places).
Ofsted has rated Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paula Goodchild, it falls under Somerset local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10538th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 92nd out of 134 in Somerset.
Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School is a popular choice with families — it received 55 applications for 21 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School include Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Library, Forest School, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Athletics, Swimming, Tennis, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Choir, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Somerset, Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Rowford, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8JY |
| Headteacher | Paula Goodchild |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 142 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.3% |
| School Capacity | 142 / 150 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (26 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Jun 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10538th of 13,686
Nationally
1031st of 1,469
In South West
92nd of 134
In Somerset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
50%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
55
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Rowford, Taunton
Somerset, TA2 8JY
Journey to School
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