Keinton Mandeville Primary School
Somerton, TA11 6ES · Somerset · primary school
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19th 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 3,204 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5/10 among them, against 7.6/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.24 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Keinton Mandeville Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 18.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5 out of 10 among them, against 7.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego-robotics and Drawing Club, alongside sports such as netball, basketball, football, tag rugby, athletics, gymnastics, and hockey. Art, craft, and singing are also offered. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 149 pupils against a stated capacity of 150. 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 curriculum support pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the breakfast club?
What Ofsted said about Keinton Mandeville Primary School
Overview
Pupils love attending this “vibrant and happy school” where there is a “strong sense of community” and they feel part of the “Keinton Mandeville family.” The report highlights “impeccable” behaviour, a “kind and caring ethos,” and effective leadership that ensures staff feel well supported and workload is “well considered.” While the curriculum is mostly ambitious, some subjects require further development to ensure all pupils gain the full range of knowledge needed for their next steps.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “impeccable” behaviour and are “curious and playful but also caring and responsible.”
- Leaders have established an “established framework” for the curriculum, with “impressive” recent improvements in subjects such as history and science.
- Reading is “at the heart of the curriculum,” fostering a “love of books” starting from the Reception Year.
- Effective processes support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, who “achieve well socially, emotionally and academically.”
- Staff are described as “vigilant and curious” regarding safeguarding, working tenaciously with external agencies.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure every subject promotes “high-quality learning” so pupils gain the “full range of knowledge” in areas not yet as strong as others.
- Teachers must consistently use “timely and accurate assessment information” to support early reading, particularly for pupils who find it difficult.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with “strong systems to protect pupils” including appropriate recruitment checks and child protection training.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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