Neroche Primary School
Ilminster, TA19 9RG · Somerset · primary school
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4th 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 3,621 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.2/10 among them, against 8.7/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 62% | 4.91 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 28.0 · 97 | 38% | 3.74 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Neroche Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 28.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.2 out of 10 among them, against 8.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 233 pupils against a stated capacity of 259. 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 working towards the expected standard in core subjects? What specific trips or projects are planned for the upcoming term? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Neroche Primary School
Overview
Neroche Primary School is described as a "warm and welcoming place" where pupils feel safe and relationships are "positive and respectful." The report judges the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership as Good, though early years provision Requires improvement.
Strengths
- Pupils "talk confidently about the support they receive from trusted adults" and understand school rules, responding well to the new behaviour approach.
- The curriculum in subjects like mathematics is "coherently designed," allowing pupils to "build their mathematical understanding securely over time."
- Reading is highly valued, with effective support helping pupils who fall behind to "develop their reading fluency and catch up quickly."
- Staff adaptations in physical education enable pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities to "progress through the same curriculum as their peers."
- Pupils demonstrate a "mature understanding of different relationships" and engage positively in community events.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must check what pupils know and remember across all subjects to ensure learning "consistently build[s] on what pupils have previously learned."
- The early years curriculum needs to be "coherently sequenced" so children are better prepared for Year 1, as current activity choices are not always effective.
- Staff in the early years must improve interactions to "develop and deepen children’s language and communication skills," ensuring children secure key vocabulary.
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 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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