Cotford St Luke Primary School
Taunton, TA4 1HZ · Somerset · primary school
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134th 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 4,143 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5/10 among them, against 2.4/10 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 | 44.0 · 12 | 62% | 0.72 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 38% | 1.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cotford St Luke Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% 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 2.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend Forest School and participate in Fundamentals, Balanceability, and Multi-Sports. Trips include The Brewhouse Theatre, Dunster Castle, The Zoo, Ferne Animal Sanctuary, Court Farm, and Noah's Ark Zoo Farm. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 201 pupils against a stated capacity of 300. 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 bridge the gap between the 44.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? What specific strategies are used to raise the 6.0% achieving the higher standard? How does the Forest School curriculum integrate with the core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Cotford St Luke Primary School
Overview
Cotford St Luke Primary School is described as a "friendly school" where pupils feel happy and benefit from a "wide extra-curricular offer." However, the report states that "many changes are in the early stages of implementation, so have not had the impact required," leaving significant work to be done in teaching, behaviour, and leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy learning and "benefit from a wide extra-curricular offer," including clubs and trips that "broaden pupils’ experiences."
- The school "prioritises reading," with well-trained staff ensuring pupils become "confident and fluent readers."
- Personal development is strong; pupils show a "mature understanding of the protected characteristics" and are knowledgeable about staying safe online.
- Staff build "positive relationships with pupils," and children in the early years demonstrate "good levels of concentration."
Areas to improve
- Teaching must use assessment effectively to identify and address "long-standing gaps in their knowledge" before moving on.
- The school needs to embed its behaviour policy to ensure "standards of behaviour improve" and reduce disruptive incidents.
- Record-keeping for behaviour and safeguarding is "not robust enough," and governors must provide "robust challenge" to leaders.
- Reception Year outdoor provision is "poor," limiting opportunities for children to develop "gross motor skills meaningfully."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," and "vulnerable pupils are kept safe" because the team acts promptly, despite inconsistencies in record-keeping and oversight.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| 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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