Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School
113%
Capacity
197
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School
Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Somerset community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 197 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (113% of 175 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Angela Sullivan, it falls under Somerset local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9095th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 76th out of 134 in Somerset.
Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 28 applications for 13 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Swimming, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Chess, Art Club, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Somerset, Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Street, Langport, Somerset, TA10 0HD |
| Headteacher | Angela Sullivan |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 197 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.2% |
| School Capacity | 197 / 175 (113% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 30 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9095th of 13,686
Nationally
878th of 1,469
In South West
76th of 134
In Somerset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
58%
'23/24
56%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
28
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Street, Langport
Somerset, TA10 0HD
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