Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School
105%
Capacity
63
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School
Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Somerset community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 63 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (105% of 60 places).
Ofsted has rated Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lois Bowery, it falls under Somerset local authority.
Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 20 applications for 8 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 8 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, 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 Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School include Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Football, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Chess, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.6%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Somerset, Haselbury Plucknett Church of England 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | North Street, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7RQ |
| Headteacher | Lois Bowery |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 63 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.6% |
| School Capacity | 63 / 60 (105% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Jul 2018Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (17 Jul 2018): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Oct 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
2025/26Oversubscribed8
20
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
8 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
North Street, Crewkerne
Somerset, TA18 7RQ
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