Chilthorne Domer Church School
Yeovil, BA22 8RD · Somerset · primary school
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141st 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,292 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5/10 among them, against 2.7/10 nationally. 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.27 |
| 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.
Chilthorne Domer Church School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5 out of 10 among them, against 2.7 out of 10 nationally. The school was inspected in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit the PGL activity centre, London, and Crealy.
Getting in
The published school roll is 146 pupils against a stated capacity of 147. 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 to reach the higher standard in maths? What specific areas did the June 2026 inspection highlight for improvement?
What Ofsted said about Chilthorne Domer Church School
Overview
Chilthorne Domer Church School is described as a "warm and welcoming" institution where pupils feel safe and behave well. While younger pupils achieve well and the personal development programme is a strength, older pupils have historically underperformed in core subjects, though leaders are taking decisive action to improve attainment.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- Attendance is in line with the national average, supported by clear processes and close work with families.
- Pupils display positive attitudes, kindness, and inclusion, knowing that adults will deal with incidents quickly.
- The early years curriculum is "ambitious," ensuring children are well prepared for Year 1 with strong reading and writing foundations.
- The school is "highly inclusive," with effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged backgrounds.
Areas to improve
- Teachers’ checks on pupils’ understanding "lacks precision" at times, preventing some pupils from building new knowledge effectively.
- Older pupils have not achieved well in reading, mathematics, and English grammar, punctuation and spelling, resulting in gaps in knowledge.
- Governors do not consistently provide a "rigorous level of challenge" to leaders, limiting their understanding of the impact on key stage 2 outcomes.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 25% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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