Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School
Taunton, TA4 4AA · Somerset · primary school
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17th 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 — 8.1/10 against 4,063 of them, against 7.8/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, 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 (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Fun Club and participate in house tournaments.
Getting in
The published school roll is 50 pupils against a stated capacity of 60. 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 expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the Fun Club sessions? How are house tournaments organised and how often do they occur?
What Ofsted said about Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that aspects of the school’s work “may not be as strong as at the time of the previous inspection,” triggering a future graded inspection. While the school is described as “welcoming and inclusive” with strong community values, significant issues remain regarding curriculum design, assessment consistency, and behaviour management.
Strengths
- Pupils actively embrace school values, demonstrating “courage” and benefiting from “warm relationships” with staff.
- Leaders have brought “stability and direction,” with the governing body showing a “clear understanding of its role.”
- Attendance has reduced over time due to “meticulous” tracking and support for families.
- Pupils benefit from a “carefully crafted personal development offer,” including meaningful leadership roles and charity work.
- Staff identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “quickly” and adapt learning accordingly.
Areas to improve
- Staff must apply the behaviour policy consistently to prevent “low-level disruption” from hampering learning.
- The school must clearly define the “most important knowledge” in all subjects to eliminate gaps in pupil retention.
- Teachers need support to use assessment strategies effectively to identify and address persistent misconceptions and errors.
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 | 88% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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