St Andrew's Church Junior School
About St Andrew's Church Junior School
St Andrew's Church Junior School in Somerset is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, with a mixed intake and a Church of England character. The school has a capacity of 328 pupils, and while exact pupil numbers are not provided, the fact that it operates as a junior school (Years 3 to 6) suggests a reasonably sized cohort. Free school meal eligibility data is not available for this school, so it is difficult to compare its intake directly against local or national averages. However, the school's religious designation may attract families specifically seeking a faith-based education within the state system. The admission information does not indicate whether the school is oversubscribed, so the level of demand is unclear. Headteacher Wayne Higgins leads the school, which is one of 219 primary schools in the Somerset local authority area. Of those, only six hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, placing St Andrew's in a competitive local landscape where Good is a solid but not exceptional grade.
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 May 2022Source: Ofsted, 4 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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