West Coker CofE VC Primary School
42%
Capacity
28
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About West Coker CofE VC Primary School
West Coker CofE VC 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 28 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (42% of 66 places).
Ofsted has rated West Coker CofE VC Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Philip Hyland, it falls under Somerset local authority.
West Coker CofE VC Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 7 applications for 3 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 3 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at West Coker CofE VC Primary School include Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Cross Country, Rounders, Football, as well as clubs including Choir, Coding, Book Club, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 57.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Somerset, West Coker CofE VC 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 | High Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 9AS |
| Headteacher | Philip Hyland |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 28 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 57.1% |
| School Capacity | 28 / 66 (42% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed3
7
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
3 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
High Street, Yeovil
Somerset, BA22 9AS
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