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Neroche Primary School

Somerset, TA19 9RGPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good · 1 Requires improvement
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
75%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
34 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2617 of 13,686 nationally

About Neroche Primary School

Neroche Primary School sits within the Somerset local authority, a county with 219 primary schools where only six currently hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. In the most recent KS2 performance rankings, Neroche placed 23rd out of all Somerset primaries, comfortably inside the top 25% nationally. The three schools immediately above it in the local rankings are Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School, Kingfisher Primary School, and Preston CofE Primary School. Headteacher Rebecca Bendall leads a mixed, state-funded primary for children aged 2 to 11, with no religious character. The school has a nursery provision and currently accommodates 232 pupils against a capacity of 259, leaving some headroom. Its most recent graded inspection, in October 2024, awarded a Good rating for overall effectiveness, though inspectors noted that early years provision requires improvement. The previous inspection, back in 2013, had rated the school Outstanding across the board.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBroadway, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9RG
HeadteacherRebecca Bendall
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils232
Free School Meals (FSM)5.9%
School Capacity232 / 259 (90% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 11 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolICT SuitePlaying FieldsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

RoundersFootballCricketAthleticsNetballDance

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingChessScience ClubFilm ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Neroche Primary School

Neroche 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.