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Churchstanton Primary School

Somerset, TA3 7RLPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
38%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
16 1st-choice / 12 places
Ranking
#12,669
of 13,686 nationally

About Churchstanton Primary School

Churchstanton Primary School, a small state primary in Somerset, presents a mixed picture when compared against the local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes. While the school's overall Ofsted rating of Good aligns with a solid foundation, its headline academic metric tells a different story. Just 38% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined in the 2023/24 academic year, a figure that falls well short of the Somerset LA average of 59%. This places the school in the bottom half of primary schools nationally, ranking 12669th out of 13686. However, digging deeper reveals a more nuanced performance. Reading is a clear strength, with 85% of pupils reaching the expected standard and an average scaled score of 106, well above the national benchmark of 100. Maths and writing both sit at 62% expected, which, while below the LA average, show reasonable foundations.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChurchstanton, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7RL
HeadteacherMatthew Watson
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils73
Free School Meals (FSM)12.3%
School Capacity73 / 88 (83% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsLibraryMusic RoomsGymnasiumForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballCricketDanceSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubScience ClubArt ClubChoirEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

Source: churchstanton.somerset.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Churchstanton 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.