King Ina Church of England Academy
Somerton, TA11 6FQ · Somerset · primary school
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154th 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 — 0.3/10 against 2,685 of them, against 0.6/10 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 | 32.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.14 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
King Ina Church of England Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 32.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in July 2024. 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 (0.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 343 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 plan to improve attainment in maths following the 2024 inspection? What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about King Ina Church of England Academy
Overview
The report states that the school is “ambitious for pupils” and provides a “good start” in the early years, with positive behaviour and personal development. However, the overall quality of education “is not yet good enough” because aspects of the curriculum remain “underdeveloped” and implementation is inconsistent across subjects.
Strengths
- Early years provision is strong, with children developing “positive attitudes to learning” and being “well prepared for Year 1”.
- Pupils demonstrate “positive attitudes to learning” and high expectations for behaviour, with staff taking “effective and supportive action” when needed.
- Personal development is supported by a “well-designed curriculum” for personal, social and health education, helping pupils understand safety and prejudice.
- Pupils enjoy reading and benefit from a “well-designed phonics programme” in Reception, alongside opportunities for leadership roles like “peer mediators” and “eco-warriors”.
Areas to improve
- The trust must ensure curriculum plans are implemented effectively, as staff do not consistently identify “pupils’ misconceptions” or adapt learning to prior knowledge.
- Rigorous assessment systems are needed to check pupil recall, particularly in early reading, where pupils sometimes read books that “do not match the letter sounds they know”.
- The school needs to continue working with families to ensure “pupils’ attendance continues to improve”.
Safeguarding
The report confirms 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 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 32% |
| 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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