Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School
Taunton, TA2 8JY · Somerset · primary school
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65th 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 — 4.5/10 against 3,494 of them, against 4.6/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| 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.
Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with 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 (4.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 136 pupils against a stated capacity of 150. 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
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School
Overview
Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School continues to be a good school, where pupils are eager to attend and demonstrate positive relationships with staff and peers. The school maintains high expectations for achievement and conduct, supported by a broad curriculum and effective leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite and welcoming" and demonstrate values of "respect, trust and perseverance."
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with subjects carefully organised to build on prior knowledge.
- Teachers possess the necessary subject knowledge and "rectify" pupil errors quickly.
- The school identifies the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) accurately and adapts the curriculum appropriately.
- Leaders ensure staff benefit from "useful professional development" and support those newest to teaching well.
Areas to improve
- Teachers’ use of assessment is not always effective in identifying gaps in pupils’ knowledge, hindering the development of detailed skills.
- The trust and school should ensure teaching checks what pupils have "securely learned" to provide necessary support.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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
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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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