St Andrew's Church School
Taunton, TA2 6HA · Somerset · primary school
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145th 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 4,247 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5/10 among them, against 1.3/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 62% | 0.92 |
| 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.
St Andrew's Church School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% 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%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5 out of 10 among them, against 1.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 223 pupils against a stated capacity of 226. 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 curriculum support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help children progress towards the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about St Andrew's Church School
Overview
St Andrew’s Church School is described as a “welcoming and inclusive place” where pupils enjoy attending and benefit from “warm and nurturing relationships” with staff. However, the quality of education and leadership require improvement, as published outcomes in mathematics and writing remain “significantly below national expectations” and weaknesses have not been addressed quickly enough.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “positive attitudes to their learning” and behave well, often taking on leadership roles such as sports leaders or pupil chaplains.
- The early years provision is “Good”, with children in Reception learning in a “vibrant and well-thought-out environment” and getting off to a “flying start”.
- Personal development is “Good”, with pupils learning about relationships, online safety, and embracing the school’s “spiritual ethos”.
- Staff are supportive of leadership changes and feel their workload is “thoughtfully managed”.
Areas to improve
- The trust must ensure the impact of improvement strategies is “evaluated regularly” to address weaknesses in pupil progress more rapidly.
- Curriculum knowledge must be “precisely defined” and broken down into sufficient detail to prevent gaps in pupils’ understanding.
- Teaching quality must be made “consistently high” across all classes, with assessment used effectively to identify and address misconceptions.
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 | 32% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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