Rockwell Green Church of England Primary School
Wellington, TA21 9DJ · Somerset · primary school
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84th 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 — 3.8/10 against 2,500 of them, against 3.5/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rockwell Green Church of England Primary 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%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the choir and attend the after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 198 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 take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Rockwell Green Church of England Primary School
Overview
Rockwell Green Church of England Primary School is rated ‘Good’ for overall effectiveness and all key inspection categories. The report describes a school where pupils enjoy a ‘broad and ambitious’ curriculum enriched by extra events, fostering a strong sense of community and responsibility. Leaders have successfully placed reading at the heart of education, resulting in pupils who ‘learn to love reading’ and benefit from rigorous phonics teaching.
Strengths
- Leaders promote a ‘love of reading’ through daily sessions, well-chosen books, and a ‘rigorous approach to teaching phonics’ that ensures pupils do not fall behind.
- In subjects like mathematics, leaders have made ‘clear decisions about what pupils should learn and in what order’, helping pupils build secure knowledge.
- Pupils display high standards of behaviour, treating one another ‘kindly’ and working hard in lessons supported by ‘well-practised routines and signals’.
- The curriculum supports ‘personal development’ effectively, with pupils learning about respect, service, and how to ‘keep themselves and others safe’.
- Staff provide strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), working well with outside experts to meet individual needs.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, leaders have not made clear ‘what pupils will learn and how this develops’, meaning pupils ‘do not learn as well as they could’.
- Leaders must ensure all subject leaders develop a ‘precise understanding of the extent of pupils’ learning’ to make well-grounded curriculum improvements.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff well trained to keep pupils safe, concerns reported quickly, and leaders responding diligently with detailed records.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 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
—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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