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West Coker CofE VC Primary School

Somerset, BA22 9ASPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
3 1st-choice / 3 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About West Coker CofE VC Primary School

West Coker CofE VC Primary School is a tiny Church of England primary in Somerset with just 28 pupils, and its headline metrics tell a story that is very different from the local authority average. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 rated it Good across every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision all scored a 2. That places it comfortably above the local picture: of the 219 primary schools in Somerset, only six hold an Outstanding rating, and the nearest one, Kingfisher Primary School, is three kilometres away. But the real contrast comes with the school’s intake. Over 57 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is well above the national average and suggests a community with significant economic challenges. Given that context, maintaining a Good rating across the board is a notable achievement, and it hints at a school that works hard to support its pupils despite limited resources.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHigh Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 9AS
HeadteacherPhilip Hyland
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils28
Free School Meals (FSM)57.1%
School Capacity28 / 66 (42% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 May 2024
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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, 23 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Playing FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolDining HallMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

NetballCross CountryRoundersFootball

Clubs & Activities

ChoirCodingBook ClubFilm ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:30

After-school care

15:15-17:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Coker CofE VC Primary School

West Coker CofE VC 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.