Long Sutton CofE Primary School
Langport, TA10 9NT · Somerset · primary school
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49th 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 3,647 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7/10 among them, against 5.5/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Long Sutton CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7 out of 10 among them, against 5.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 100 pupils against a stated capacity of 120. 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 to move from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Long Sutton CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils are “rightly proud” to attend this school, describing it as a “welcoming and happy place” where they feel included and well cared for. The inspection found that staff build “warm and secure relationships” with pupils, fostering a “calm and nurturing environment” that supports learning. The school is judged as Good across all key categories, including the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and underpinned by a strong focus on oracy and reading, with “reading at the heart” of teaching.
- Pupils demonstrate excellent behaviour, being “polite, well mannered and considerate of others,” and understand how routines help them succeed.
- Children in the early years get off to a “strong start,” benefiting from smooth transitions and opportunities that “promote curiosity.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive effective support through “early identification” and adapted learning.
- Wider personal development is a strength, with pupils learning about equality, diversity, and safety, and taking on leadership roles such as “school councillors.”
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school has not identified “with enough precision the small steps of knowledge” pupils need to learn. This has resulted in some pupils developing “gaps in their knowledge” and being “prepared less well for future learning.”
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 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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