St Mary's & St Peter's Church School
31%
Capacity
36
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About St Mary's & St Peter's Church School
St Mary's & St Peter's Church School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Somerset community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 36 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (31% of 117 places).
Ofsted has rated St Mary's & St Peter's Church School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Connel Boyle, it falls under Somerset local authority.
St Mary's & St Peter's Church School is a popular choice with families — it received 3 applications for 1 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 1 were first-preference applications.
St Mary's & St Peter's Church School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 75% recommending the school (12 responses).
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 Mary's & St Peter's Church School include Art Studios, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Tennis, Gymnastics, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Gardening, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 63.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Somerset, St Mary's & St Peter's Church 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Copse Lane, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9EX |
| Headteacher | Connel Boyle |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 36 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 63.9% |
| School Capacity | 36 / 117 (31% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Sept 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Oct 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
12 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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed1
3
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
1 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Copse Lane, Ilminster
Somerset, TA19 9EX
Copse Lane, Ilminster
Somerset, TA19 9EX
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