South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School
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Capacity
97
Pupils
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Demand
About South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School
South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Somerset community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 97 pupils on roll. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Shan Weston, it falls under Somerset local authority.
South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School is a popular choice with families — it received 36 applications for 31 places, making it 1.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (25 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School include Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Rounders, Swimming, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Chess, Drama, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Somerset, South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre 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 | 2 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Path, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5DY |
| Headteacher | Shan Weston |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 97 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.4% |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Nov 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
25 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed31
36
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (86% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Path, South Petherton
Somerset, TA13 5DY
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