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Tatworth Primary School

Somerset, TA20 2RXPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2022
KS2 Results
44%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
22 1st-choice / 23 places
Ranking
#11,867
of 13,686 nationally

About Tatworth Primary School

Tatworth Primary School is a state-funded, mixed primary school in Somerset, serving children aged 4 to 11. In the local authority's rankings, it sits at 108th out of 134 primary schools, placing it in the bottom half of the county. The top-performing peers in Somerset include Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School, Kingfisher Primary School, and Preston CofE Primary School, all of which score significantly higher on the same ranking metric. The school is led by headteacher Tracey Hart and has a capacity of 210 pupils, with 196 currently on roll. Its religious character is listed as 'Does not apply', and it does not offer nursery provision. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, receiving 32 applications for 23 places, with 22 of those being first-preference offers. This suggests that while its academic ranking may be modest, it remains a popular choice for local families.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSchool Lane, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2RX
HeadteacherTracey Hart
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils196
Free School Meals (FSM)16.8%
School Capacity196 / 210 (93% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
GymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryICT SuiteArt StudiosMusic RoomsSensory RoomForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

DanceCross CountryAthleticsSwimmingCricketRounders

Clubs & Activities

ChoirCodingEco ClubDramaArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:30

Source: tatworth.somerset.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Tatworth Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.