Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary
Wincanton, BA9 9DH · Somerset · primary school
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128th 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 4,242 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5/10 among them, against 2.7/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 62% | 2.26 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, 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 2.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 107 pupils against a stated capacity of 147. 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 core subjects? What specific steps are taken to help children reach the higher standard in reading and maths? How does the school maintain engagement for pupils during the transition between key stages?
What Ofsted said about Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary
Overview
The inspection found that the quality of education ‘Requires improvement’, while behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision were all judged ‘Good’. Pupils are described as ‘kind, thoughtful and respectful’, benefiting from a well-sequenced curriculum in English and mathematics, though inconsistencies remain in other subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils display strong ‘behaviour and attitudes’, being ‘well behaved’ with bullying described as ‘rare’.
- ‘Personal development’ is ‘well thought out’, with pupils feeling ‘safe and well supported’ and learning to ‘appreciate difference’.
- The ‘Reception Year curriculum’ is ‘carefully sequenced’, ensuring children are ‘well prepared’ for Year 1.
- Staff have ‘secure phonics knowledge’ and effectively support pupils to ‘catch up with their peers’.
- Leaders have ‘accurately identified the priority areas for school development’ and invested in high-quality staff training.
Areas to improve
- The school must ‘carefully sequence the essential knowledge’ in some subjects, particularly in mixed-age classes, to prevent important content from being missed.
- Teaching in some subjects is not ‘routinely adapted well to meet pupils’ needs’, hindering progress through the curriculum.
- Checks on pupils’ learning in some foundation subjects do not ‘identify well enough gaps in pupils’ knowledge and understanding’.
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 | 37% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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