Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School
Taunton, TA4 1JP · Somerset · primary school
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59th 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 1,727 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6/10 among them, against 4.9/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7 out of 10 among them, against 4.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join an Alternative Sports Club and participate in football, gymnastics, multi-games, netball, hockey, fencing, rounders, and Bikeability. Year 5 pupils take a trip to Kilve, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 188 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities does the Alternative Sports Club offer each term? How does the after-school club structure its daily schedule?
What Ofsted said about Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School
Overview
Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School continues to be a good school, characterised by positive relationships and high expectations for learning. Pupils feel safe, display respectful behaviour, and take pride in their work, particularly in core subjects like English, mathematics, and science. While the curriculum in these areas is well established, the report highlights that the wider curriculum requires refinement to ensure pupils retain key knowledge effectively.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate a strong sense of belonging and use school values to guide their respectful and caring behaviour.
- Leaders implement an ambitious curriculum in English, mathematics, and science, where pupils are routinely challenged to apply their knowledge.
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with effective phonics teaching ensuring most pupils develop fluency.
- Extra-curricular activities are very popular, helping pupils develop interests in sports, dance, and art.
- Staff workload is managed well, with leaders providing support to ensure staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must refine the foundation subjects curriculum to clearly identify the most important knowledge pupils need to know and remember.
- Effective assessment systems need to be established in the wider curriculum to check pupils’ retention and determine next steps in learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with knowledgeable leaders ensuring appropriate systems are in place and staff know how to report concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 84% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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