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Thurlbear Church of England Primary School

Somerset, TA3 5BWPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
72%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
38 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#3,567
of 13,686 nationally

About Thurlbear Church of England Primary School

Thurlbear Church of England Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 38 first-preference applications for just 28 offers made in the 2025/26 admissions round. The school is oversubscribed, with an oversubscription ratio of 2.24, meaning more than two families applied for every available place. This level of demand suggests a strong reputation among parents, though the school does not publish a formal parent-view recommendation percentage. The school is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 5 to 11, with a Church of England character, and is led by headteacher Steve Gillan. It currently has 203 pupils on roll, just below its capacity of 210, and a relatively low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 6.9 per cent. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 confirmed it remains Good overall, with leadership and management judged Outstanding. The previous graded inspection in 2013 also rated the school Good, so it has held a consistent standard over time.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressThurlbear, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5BW
HeadteacherSteve Gillan
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils203
Free School Meals (FSM)6.9%
School Capacity203 / 210 (97% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 May 2024
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (2 May 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

Source: Ofsted, 19 Dec 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteDining HallArt StudiosMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

NetballGymnasticsFootballDanceCricketCross Country

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirGardeningCodingFilm Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Thurlbear Church of England Primary School

Thurlbear Church of England 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.