Churchstanton Primary School
Taunton, TA3 7RL · Somerset · primary school
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35th 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 3,899 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.4/10 among them, against 6.5/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 25.0 · 96 | 25% | 2.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Churchstanton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 25.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.4 out of 10 among them, against 6.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 78 pupils against a stated capacity of 88. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in the upper key stages? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Churchstanton Primary School
Overview
Churchstanton Primary School is described as a "friendly, happy and welcoming" environment where pupils are "polite, sociable and respectful." The report highlights an "ambitious and rich curriculum" that fosters a strong love of reading and supports pupils’ mental health and well-being effectively.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes to learning" and "persevere when learning is difficult," showing resilience and respect.
- The school provides "highly effective support for pupils’ mental health and well-being," ensuring children feel "in safe hands."
- Reading is prioritised with a "well-established phonics programme," resulting in most pupils reading "confidently and fluently."
- Staff possess "good subject knowledge" and use it to explain concepts clearly, while providing "precisely focused extra pastoral and teaching support" for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
- Parents are "overwhelmingly supportive," valuing the "approachable staff" who help children thrive.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in some foundation subjects and the early years is "still being developed," with assessment not yet fully embedded or evaluated.
- Expectations for pupils’ written work are sometimes insufficient, leading to instances where errors are not addressed, work is untidy, or pupils are not challenged to write at length.
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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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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