St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
82%
Capacity
173
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
St Bartholomew's 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 173 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gemma Coward, it falls under Somerset local authority.
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 21 applications for 12 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School include Art Studios, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Netball, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Film Club, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.1%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Somerset, St Bartholomew's 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 | Kithill, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8AS |
| Headteacher | Gemma Coward |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 173 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.1% |
| School Capacity | 173 / 210 (82% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Nov 2017Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 14 Jan 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
21
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Kithill, Crewkerne
Somerset, TA18 8AS
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