North Cadbury Church of England Primary School
Yeovil, BA22 7DE · Somerset · primary school
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7th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.7/10 against 3,905 of them, against 9.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 90.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.90 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
North Cadbury Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 90.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 20.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
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 who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about North Cadbury Church of England Primary School
Overview
North Cadbury Church of England Primary School is a small academy where pupils enjoy a “warm relationship with staff” and feel “happy and secure.” The inspection found that the school delivers a “Good” quality of education, with an “ambitious and broad curriculum” that is well sequenced to help pupils build knowledge over time. Leaders have driven “systematic change” since joining the trust, resulting in high expectations and strong pupil outcomes.
Strengths
- Pupils are “polite and kind,” with incidents of bullying being “rare” and unkindness “promptly dealt with.”
- The curriculum is “well sequenced,” allowing pupils to “build on their learning over time” and recall knowledge effectively.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “well-supported,” with the school acting “quickly to identify pupils’ needs.”
- Staff use assessment data to identify when pupils have not understood concepts, ensuring they receive timely support.
- Personal, social and health education is “well-structured,” helping pupils learn about healthy relationships and well-being.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure newly revised systems for following up attendance issues are fully embedded, as a minority of pupils do not attend well.
- Leaders need to evaluate monitoring information more precisely to plan specific next steps for school development.
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 | 82% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 90% |
| 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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