Langford Budville Church of England Primary School
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
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Jun 2024Latest 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
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
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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