Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School
Taunton, TA4 3SF · Somerset · primary school
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118th 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 3,978 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5/10 among them, against 3.0/10 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 | 40.0 · 8 | 62% | 0.50 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 38% | 2.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 10.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5 out of 10 among them, against 3.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 32 pupils against a stated capacity of 90. 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 bridge the gap between the current 40.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? What specific strategies are in place to maintain the higher standard achievement rate of 10.0%? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll of 32?
What Ofsted said about Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School
Overview
Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School is described as ‘small yet mighty’, with strong relationships between pupils, staff, and the local community. The inspection judged the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management as ‘Good’. Pupils are reported to be safe, happy, and keen to learn, benefiting from a broad curriculum and high expectations.
Strengths
- Pupils treat each other with care and respect, contributing to a ‘calm and purposeful’ school environment.
- Reading is a sharp focus; pupils read books matching known sounds to develop fluency, with swift support for those who struggle.
- The school effectively identifies and meets the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring an inclusive experience.
- Attendance has risen sharply due to the school’s high priority on analysing absence causes and working with families.
- Pupils enjoy enrichment activities and visits linked to the curriculum, such as trips to a rural life museum.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum implementation is not always well-matched to pupils’ needs, meaning some do not reach intended goals; teaching should be informed by ‘robust pedagogical expertise’.
- Assessment data is not always used to make necessary curriculum adaptations, leading to learning gaps; the school must ensure assessment informs teaching to support cumulative knowledge building.
Safeguarding
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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| 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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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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