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Leigh On Mendip School

Radstock, BA3 5QQ · Somerset · primary school

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Ofsted: Good · 2024 Inspected 2 years ago Mixed Primary
6.1/10 Broadly average

37th 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 4,174 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.7/10 among them, against 6.6/10 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
MeasurePercentileWeightAdds
Expected standard (RWM) 2023/24 70.0 · 65 40% 2.61
Ofsted 52 35% 1.82
Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 10.0 · 66 25% 1.65

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Leigh On Mendip School overview

How it's doing

In 2023/24, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 6%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.7 out of 10 among them, against 6.6 out of 10 nationally.

Getting in

The published school roll is 105 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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.

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What Ofsted said about Leigh On Mendip School

Inspection report dated 16 January 2024

Overview

Leigh On Mendip School is described as a place where "everyone cares for one another" and a "strong sense of community" exists. The report highlights that pupils behave well, feel safe, and are supported by staff who treat them as individuals.

Strengths

  • Pupils respond well to "high expectations for behaviour," with disruption being rare and children acting "polite and well-mannered."
  • Reading is a clear priority; staff are well-trained in phonics, and pupils who fall behind receive "extra help to catch up."
  • Teachers use subject knowledge effectively, particularly in mathematics and religious education, where they "routinely check on what pupils have remembered."
  • Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "fully included" and learn the curriculum as well as their peers through precise individual plans.
  • The school monitors attendance rigorously, ensuring pupils attend regularly and understand the importance of "fundamental British values."

Areas to improve

  • Assessment is not yet used effectively in some subjects to check retained knowledge, leading to "gaps in their knowledge" for some pupils.
  • A minority of parents have "mixed views" regarding the school, specifically feeling that communication is not effective.

Safeguarding

The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."

This is an AI-assisted summary of the official Ofsted report, not a statement written by Ofsted. Check the full official report before making a decision.
Expected standard
70%
2023/24
Higher standard
10%
2023/24
Demand
×0.73
1st prefs per place, 2026/27
Free school meals
10%
vs 25% across England

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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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