North Curry CofE Primary School
Taunton, TA3 6NQ · Somerset · primary school
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3rd 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 — 8.7/10 against 2,793 of them, against 9.1/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 62% | 5.28 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 32.0 · 99 | 38% | 3.79 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
North Curry CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 32.0% 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 (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Creative Club, Games and Film Club, Bell Ringing Club, and Recorder Club. Sports include football, multiskills, cricket, and rounders. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 146 pupils against a stated capacity of 175. 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 included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about North Curry CofE Primary School
Overview
North Curry CofE Primary School is described as a place where pupils learn in a "calm and orderly" environment with staff holding "high expectations". The report highlights a strong community spirit, noting that the school motto ‘Together Everyone Achieves More’ permeates through the school, with older pupils acting as role models for younger ones. Parents value the support provided, with one noting that staff "really care about the children and go the extra mile".
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and well-designed, particularly in mathematics and history, where pupils demonstrate a "secure depth of knowledge".
- Reading is prioritised effectively; staff teach phonics well, ensuring pupils become "confident and fluent readers" with a promoted "love of reading".
- Pupils benefit from diverse opportunities beyond academics, such as pupil leadership roles including ‘worship warriors’ and the ‘REW’ team, fostering responsible citizenship.
- Early years provision offers a "strong and settled start", with clear routines established from nursery.
- Staff are "proud to work at this school" and benefit from training that helps them present new knowledge clearly.
Areas to improve
- In some wider subjects, the school has not "fully identified the important knowledge" pupils need to know and by when, leading to gaps in learning.
- Some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are not identified and supported "quickly enough", and there are inconsistencies in the precision of their learning plans.
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 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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