St Dubricius Church of England VA School

About St Dubricius Church of England VA School

St Dubricius Church of England VA School in Somerset was rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection, a rating it has held consistently across both its 2013 graded inspection and its 2023 ungraded inspection, which confirmed the school remains Good. The school’s academic story is best told through its Key Stage 2 outcomes, though the data here is limited: the local authority average for KS2 attainment sits at 59, and while St Dubricius’s own figure is not provided, its position among Somerset primary schools can be inferred from its admission oversubscription. With 16 applications for just 10 places in the 2025/26 intake, and nine of those being first-preference applications, the school is clearly popular with local families, suggesting confidence in its academic provision. The school serves a small cohort of 93 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 90, and has a relatively low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 9%, which may reflect the demographic of its rural catchment.

Academically, the Ofsted breakdown from the 2013 graded inspection rated leadership and management as Good, and the overall effectiveness as Good, though specific quality of education grades were not recorded. The school’s early years provision was rated as Requires Improvement in the 2010 inspection, but this has since been superseded by the Good overall rating. Without published KS2 SATs results or a Progress 8 score for this primary school, parents must rely on the Ofsted judgement and the school’s popularity as indicators. Compared to the local authority, where only six out of 219 primary schools achieve an Outstanding rating, St Dubricius’s Good rating places it in the solid majority. The school’s small size means classes are likely intimate, and its Church of England foundation may appeal to families seeking a faith-based education, though the data does not specify any particular academic specialism or standout exam performance.

The school offers a range of facilities including an outdoor playground, art studios, a library, dining hall, and chapel, and provides a broad sports programme covering rounders, football, cricket, swimming, dance, gymnastics, and athletics. Clubs include gardening, book club, film club, eco club, and drama. For children with additional needs, the school supports specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social emotional and mental health needs, speech language and communication needs, and physical disability. With nursery provision available for children from age two, St Dubricius is a through-school up to age nine, meaning families will need to plan for a transition at the end of Year 4. The school is oversubscribed, with a ratio of 1.6 applicants per place, so early application is essential. This is a small, community-focused primary that suits families who value a Church of England ethos, a broad extracurricular offer, and a school that is clearly well-regarded locally.

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