East Coker Community Primary School
Yeovil, BA22 9HY · Somerset · primary school
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56th 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 4,266 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0/10 among them, against 5.0/10 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 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
East Coker Community 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%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0 out of 10 among them, against 5.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and after-school club. Activities include British Cycling Proficiency Workshops, Yeovil Town Football Club sessions, the Od Arts Festival, Play in a Day, M&M Theatre Productions, and Somerset Music Annual Sing Up Workshops. Trips include Year 6 and Year 5 residencies, a Melbury Estate visit, a Bristol Hippodrome Theatre visit, and Leonardo's Aeronautics Day.
Getting in
The published school roll is 199 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about East Coker Community Primary School
Overview
East Coker Community Primary School continues to be a good school, described as “welcoming and inclusive” where staff know pupils and their families well. Leaders maintain high expectations, ensuring the curriculum is well sequenced to build knowledge, while pupils demonstrate strong values such as “compassion” and enjoy a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, with “warm and respectful” relationships and confidence that adults will manage any incidents of bullying effectively.
- The curriculum provides pupils with the knowledge and skills needed for their next educational stages, including a strong focus on local history and culture.
- Most pupils rapidly become “fluent, confident readers,” with effective support provided for those who fall behind or struggle with reading.
- Staff are skilled at identifying pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they receive necessary help and are included in all aspects of school life.
- Leaders place a strong focus on staff professional development and well-being, which enables staff to fulfil their roles effectively.
Areas to improve
- Teaching resources do not always support the intended learning well enough, meaning pupils do not always learn as well as they could.
- Pupils’ phonic knowledge is not checked regularly enough in lessons, preventing some pupils from closing gaps in their knowledge as quickly as they could.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where staff receive up-to-date training and know how to identify and swiftly report concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 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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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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