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Langford Budville Church of England Primary School

Somerset, TA21 0RDPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
2 1st-choice / 3 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Langford Budville Church of England Primary School

Langford Budville Church of England Primary School is a tiny village primary in Somerset, and its headline metrics tell a story that is quite different from the local average. With just 21 pupils on roll against a capacity of 60, it is significantly smaller than most primary schools in the local authority. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2024, judged it to be Good overall, but with a notable caveat: the ungraded outcome was 'School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next', suggesting inspectors identified specific issues that need addressing. This contrasts with the wider Somerset picture, where six out of 219 primary schools have achieved the top Outstanding rating. The school’s high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals, at 42. 9%, is well above the national average, indicating a community with significant socioeconomic challenges. This context is essential for understanding the school’s performance and the support it provides.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressLangford Budville School, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 0RD
HeadteacherJonathan Moise-Souch
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils21
Free School Meals (FSM)42.9%
School Capacity21 / 60 (35% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (18 Jun 2024): School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next

Source: Ofsted, 28 Feb 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

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Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: moorlandfed.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Langford Budville Church of England Primary School

Langford Budville Church of England 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.