Sampford Arundel Community Primary School
Wellington, TA21 9QN · Somerset · primary school
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102nd 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 — 2.2/10 against 2,342 of them, against 2.4/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sampford Arundel Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% 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%, 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 (2.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 43 pupils against a stated capacity of 60. 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
Since the higher standard was reached by 0.0%, what specific support is provided to pupils aiming for greater depth? How does the school engage families in supporting literacy at home?
What Ofsted said about Sampford Arundel Community Primary School
Overview
Sampford Arundel Community Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils describe the environment as ‘like a family’, noting they are happy, safe, and respectful towards one another. The school sustains a high standard of education, with pupils achieving well from their individual starting points.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘well designed’ and carefully refined for mixed-age classes, ensuring pupils ‘revisit learning regularly’ and link knowledge to new concepts.
- Early years provision is strong, with a ‘relentless focus’ on communication; children develop a ‘wide vocabulary’ and demonstrate ‘high levels of curiosity’.
- Reading instruction is precise, with books matching phonic sounds and targeted support allowing pupils who fall behind to ‘catch up rapidly’.
- Personal development prepares pupils for life in modern Britain, fostering tolerance, inclusion, and an understanding of diverse religions and cultures.
- Staff workload is considered, and governors hold leaders to account effectively for the quality of education.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, assessment checks do not routinely identify whether pupils have learned the curriculum as intended, leading to gaps in knowledge. The school should ensure assessment is used consistently to identify and address these gaps.
Safeguarding
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 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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