Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Taunton, TA1 3AF · Somerset · primary school
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103rd 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 — 2.5/10 against 2,274 of them, against 2.5/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.5 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 363 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 steps are taken to raise attainment to the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Overview
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, marking an improvement from its previous ‘Requires improvement’ rating. The report describes a school where pupils enjoy positive relationships, describing the community as ‘one big family’, and benefit from a ‘broad and ambitious curriculum’. Leaders and governors provide meaningful support, ensuring staff feel valued and workload is managed thoughtfully.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘positive relationships’ with staff and peers, showing kindness and compassion in line with school values.
- The curriculum is carefully sequenced, with a ‘sharp focus on the development of children’s language and communication’ in early years.
- Teachers possess the necessary subject knowledge to teach effectively, and most pupils enjoy reading with appropriate support.
- Pupils learn a ‘well-devised personal, social and health education programme’, understanding how to keep themselves physically and mentally healthy.
- Staff receive useful professional development, and the school creates an ‘open and positive culture’ around safeguarding.
Areas to improve
- The school must use assessment more effectively to check whether pupils have ‘securely learn[ed] the knowledge and skills they need for future learning’, preventing gaps in understanding.
- The curriculum requires better adaptation for some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to ensure they ‘develop their independence and achieve well’.
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 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 37% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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