Kilmersdon Church School
63%
Capacity
119
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Kilmersdon Church School
Kilmersdon 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 119 pupils on roll, operating at 63% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Kilmersdon Church School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Stephanie Dowley, it falls under Somerset local authority.
Kilmersdon Church School is a popular choice with families — it received 31 applications for 18 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 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 Kilmersdon Church School include Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Forest School, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Tennis, Cricket, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Science Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Somerset, Kilmersdon 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 | School Lane, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 5TE |
| Headteacher | Stephanie Dowley |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 119 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.2% |
| School Capacity | 119 / 189 (63% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2024. 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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
31
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Lane, Radstock
Somerset, BA3 5TE
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