Wraxall Church of England Primary School

About Wraxall Church of England Primary School

Wraxall Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in North Somerset that clearly commands strong local confidence. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 18 applications for just 5 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.6 to one. Only 4 of those applications were first-preference offers, meaning the vast majority of families who applied did not get their top choice, which underscores how sought-after this school is. While the Department for Education does not publish a parent-view recommendation percentage for this school, the sheer demand for places speaks volumes about its reputation among local families. The school has a Church of England religious character and is led by headteacher Amy Townsend. With 70 pupils on roll against a capacity of 105, it is operating well below its maximum, yet still turning away the majority of applicants — a clear signal that its appeal is not about spare capacity but about something more fundamental.

Academically, the picture is more mixed and warrants careful attention. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, just 33% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — well below the North Somerset local authority average of 61%. This places Wraxall 54th out of 57 primary schools in the local authority, and in the bottom 50% nationally. However, the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2022 rated it Good overall, with leadership and management judged Outstanding. The early years provision was also rated Good. Compared with its previous inspection in 2013, when it was graded Requires Improvement, this represents a clear upward trajectory. Individual subject scores show some bright spots: 44% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, and 56% did so in writing and maths. The average reading score was 103 and maths 102, both slightly above the national baseline of 100.

For families considering Wraxall, the practical offering is strong. The school provides a Forest School programme, a sensory room, a chapel, and a range of sports including cross country, cricket, gymnastics, football, swimming, athletics and tennis. Clubs include coding, film club, eco club, chess and choir. The school’s SEND provisions cover severe learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, and other difficulty or disability. With only 8.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a relatively affluent catchment. The nearest Outstanding-rated primary is St Peter’s Church of England Primary School, 4.7 km away. This school will particularly suit families who value a small, community-focused Church of England setting with strong leadership and a broad extracurricular offer, and who are comfortable with academic results that sit below the local average but show signs of improvement.

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