Countess Gytha Primary School
Yeovil, BA22 7FF · Somerset · primary school
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6th 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 — 9.7/10 against 4,275 of them, against 9.5/10 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 | 86.0 · 95 | 40% | 3.78 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 27.0 · 97 | 25% | 2.42 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Countess Gytha Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 86.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 27.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 184 pupils against a stated capacity of 154. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Countess Gytha Primary School
Overview
Countess Gytha Primary School is described as a “vibrant school” with “strong” relationships between staff, pupils, parents, and the community. The report highlights a “broad and well-sequenced curriculum” that ensures pupils in mixed-age classes progress without repetition or gaps, resulting in high published outcomes in core subjects.
Strengths
- Leaders have created a “culture of reading” where pupils talk “excitedly” about their books, supported by a “well-implemented phonics programme” and reading buddies.
- Pupils are “polite and respectful,” feel safe, and know how to resolve friendship issues; they engage enthusiastically in a “vast range” of clubs and trips.
- Staff provide appropriate adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they can “access the full curriculum.”
- The personal, social and health education curriculum helps pupils develop a “good understanding” of British values and prepares them for a “broad range of careers.”
- The governing body is “knowledgeable and secure” in its ability to challenge and support leaders effectively.
Areas to improve
- Leaders need to monitor curriculum implementation in “a few subjects” more effectively to inform precise developmental steps.
- Planning for “wider development in Reception” needs to be more focused, as some activities are not carefully planned, affecting children’s resilience.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff confident in reporting concerns and leaders acting promptly to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 90% |
| 2023/24 | 84% |
| 2024/25 | 86% |
| 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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