Norton Fitzwarren Church School
94%
Capacity
303
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Norton Fitzwarren Church School
Norton Fitzwarren Church School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Somerset community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 303 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 324 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Norton Fitzwarren Church School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kelly Birt, it falls under Somerset local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8373rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 69th out of 134 in Somerset.
Norton Fitzwarren Church School is a popular choice with families — it received 61 applications for 45 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 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 Norton Fitzwarren Church School include Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cricket, Football, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Eco Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Somerset, Norton Fitzwarren 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Blackdown View, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6TB |
| Headteacher | Kelly Birt |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 303 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.7% |
| School Capacity | 303 / 324 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (29 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 11 Mar 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8373rd of 13,686
Nationally
804th of 1,469
In South West
69th of 134
In Somerset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
58%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed45
61
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
44 families put this school as their 1st choice (72% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Blackdown View, Taunton
Somerset, TA2 6TB
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