Herne View Church of England Primary
84%
Capacity
440
Pupils
1.2x
Demand
About Herne View Church of England Primary
Herne View Church of England Primary is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Somerset community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 440 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 525 places).
Ofsted has rated Herne View Church of England Primary "Good", the school is led by headteacher Claire Oaten, it falls under Somerset local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11006th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 101st out of 134 in Somerset.
Herne View Church of England Primary is a popular choice with families — it received 61 applications for 49 places, making it 1.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 48 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Herne View Church of England Primary include Library, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Tennis, Cricket, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Choir, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Somerset, Herne View Church of England Primary 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 | Ditton Street, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0BL |
| Headteacher | Claire Oaten |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 440 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.7% |
| School Capacity | 440 / 525 (84% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (49%)
11006th of 13,686
Nationally
1092nd of 1,469
In South West
101st of 134
In Somerset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
49%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
38%
'23/24
49%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed49
61
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
48 families put this school as their 1st choice (79% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Herne View Church of England Primary
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Contact Information
Ditton Street, Ilminster
Somerset, TA19 0BL
Journey to School
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