Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
92%
Capacity
138
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 138 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 150 places).
Ofsted has rated Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Heidi Padfield, it falls under Somerset local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3771st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 33rd out of 134 in Somerset.
Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 38 applications for 15 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School include Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Forest School, ICT Suite, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cross Country, Football, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Drama, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.5%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Somerset, Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 | Meadow Lane, Street, Somerset, BA16 9LA |
| Headteacher | Heidi Padfield |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 138 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.5% |
| School Capacity | 138 / 150 (92% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3771st of 13,686
Nationally
319th of 1,469
In South West
33rd of 134
In Somerset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
24%
Higher Standard
'22/23
84%
'23/24
71%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
38
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
14 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.
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Contact Information
Meadow Lane, Street
Somerset, BA16 9LA
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