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Sampford Arundel Community Primary School

Somerset, TA21 9QNPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
43%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
3 1st-choice / 5 places
Ranking
#12,079
of 13,686 nationally

About Sampford Arundel Community Primary School

Sampford Arundel Community Primary School is a small state primary in Somerset, one of 219 primary schools in the local authority. It currently ranks 113th in Somerset on the key stage 2 expected standard measure, placing it in the bottom half of schools locally. For context, the top-performing peers in the area include Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School, Kingfisher Primary School, and Preston CofE Primary School, all of which score significantly higher on the same ranking metric. The school itself is a mixed, non-religious primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a current roll of just 44 pupils against a capacity of 60. A quarter of its pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average. Headteacher J Collier leads a school that has held a Good rating from Ofsted across its two most recent inspections, the most recent being an ungraded visit in November 2024 where inspectors confirmed that standards were being maintained.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSampford Arundel, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9QN
HeadteacherJ Collier
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils44
Free School Meals (FSM)25.0%
School Capacity44 / 60 (73% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Nov 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (12 Nov 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Playing FieldsICT SuiteMusic RoomsLibrarySports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

GymnasticsSwimmingRoundersCricketDance

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirFilm Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sampford Arundel Community Primary School

Sampford Arundel Community 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.