Trull Church of England VA Primary School
105%
Capacity
251
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Trull Church of England VA Primary School
Trull Church of England VA Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Somerset community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 251 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (105% of 240 places).
Ofsted has rated Trull Church of England VA Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Luke Bottomley, it falls under Somerset local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 89% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 378th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 134 in Somerset.
Trull Church of England VA Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 79 applications for 30 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Trull Church of England VA Primary School include Dining Hall, Library, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Chess, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Somerset, Trull Church of England VA 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7JZ |
| Headteacher | Luke Bottomley |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 251 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.0% |
| School Capacity | 251 / 240 (105% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (89%)
378th of 13,686
Nationally
33rd of 1,469
In South West
6th of 134
In Somerset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
89%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
89%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
79
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Trull Church of England VA Primary School
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Contact Information
Church Road, Taunton
Somerset, TA3 7JZ
Journey to School
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