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South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School

Somerset, TA13 5DYPrimaryAges 2–7MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
31 1st-choice / 31 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School

Parents at South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School are overwhelmingly positive about their experience, with 100% of respondents to the most recent Parent View survey saying they would recommend the school. That survey, covering the period from September 2024 to September 2025, drew 25 responses and showed particularly strong feelings on safety and happiness: 96% strongly agreed that their child feels safe, and 88% strongly agreed that their child is happy. No parent disagreed with either statement. The school is also clearly popular locally. For the 2025/26 intake, it received 36 applications for 31 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.16. All 31 first-preference applicants were offered a place, so while it is oversubscribed, families who put it first have a strong chance. Headteacher Shan Weston leads a small school of 97 pupils aged 2 to 7, with a Church of England character and a nursery provision on site.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChurch Path, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5DY
HeadteacherShan Weston
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils97
Free School Meals (FSM)13.4%
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

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

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

Facilities

9
Playing FieldsICT SuiteSensory RoomArt StudiosMusic RoomsGymnasiumSports HallLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

CricketRoundersSwimmingNetballDanceAthleticsFootball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubChessDramaScience ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: southpethertoncofeinfants.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School

South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.