Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School
Highbridge, TA9 4EQ · Somerset · primary school
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42nd of 156 primary schools in Somerset we can score, 219 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.7/10 against 4,258 of them, against 6.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 180 pupils against a stated capacity of 160. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the higher standard attainment is 0.0%, what specific strategies are used to stretch the most able learners? How does the school support pupils in transitioning to secondary education given the current class sizes?
What Ofsted said about Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School
Overview
Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, situated at the heart of the village with a vision that encourages pupils to ‘do their best’. Pupils demonstrate ‘excellent attitudes to learning’, behave well, and maintain ‘warm, trusting relationships with staff’. The school provides a broad curriculum with strong support for reading and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘happy to come to school and enjoy learning’, with high expectations for behaviour and a culture of respect.
- The school ‘promotes reading well’, ensuring high-quality books are central to learning and providing quick support for those who need it.
- Staff are ‘skilled at identifying the specific needs of pupils with SEND’, ensuring they follow the same curriculum as peers with bespoke strategies.
- Children in the early years ‘get off to a good start’, developing confidence and independence before Year 1.
- Parents are ‘overwhelmingly positive’, with all respondents recommending the school to other families.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in some subjects lacks the ‘precision’ of English and mathematics, leading to gaps in pupils’ knowledge as new ideas do not always build on prior learning.
- Assessment in subjects other than English and mathematics is in ‘initial stages’, meaning staff do not yet precisely understand how well pupils are learning over time.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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