Rockwell Green Church of England Primary School
95%
Capacity
199
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Rockwell Green Church of England Primary School
Rockwell Green Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Somerset community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 199 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Rockwell Green Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mike Berrisford, it falls under Somerset local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10696th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 95th out of 134 in Somerset.
Rockwell Green Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 41 applications for 28 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Rockwell Green Church of England Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Cricket, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Eco Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Somerset, Rockwell Green Church of England Primary 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Brooklands Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9DJ |
| Headteacher | Mike Berrisford |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 199 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.7% |
| School Capacity | 199 / 210 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10696th of 13,686
Nationally
1050th of 1,469
In South West
95th of 134
In Somerset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
44%
'23/24
50%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
41
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Brooklands Road, Wellington
Somerset, TA21 9DJ
Journey to School
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