St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Glastonbury, BA6 9EX · Somerset · primary school
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80th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.4/10 against 2,220 of them, against 3.7/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior 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%. 6.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Spanish, Eco-club, Chess, Gardening, Production, Drama, and Dance clubs. Sports include netball, football, cricket, rounders, and swimming, while arts and music options feature a choir and glee club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 236 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 steps are taken to raise attainment in writing?
What Ofsted said about St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Overview
St Benedict’s Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School continues to be a good school. Pupils are enthusiastic about attending, feeling happy and safe within a community that values kindness and resilience. The school provides an ambitious curriculum with effective teaching in core subjects, though some areas require refinement to ensure consistent knowledge retention.
Strengths
- Pupils are enthusiastic, with staff providing a wide range of clubs that build confidence and social skills.
- Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum where learning is broken into smaller steps, helping pupils build knowledge effectively in most subjects.
- Teachers in mathematics and English check understanding well, using this to identify gaps and adapt teaching.
- Staff adapt learning well for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they learn the curriculum effectively.
- Leaders prioritise reading, investing in high-quality texts and training, resulting in pupils reading with increasing accuracy and fluency.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must identify the most important knowledge and concepts in some subjects to help pupils build their knowledge well over time.
- Leaders need to ensure assessment in some foundation subjects is effective in identifying gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with rigorous systems in place to identify concerns and suitable training provided for staff.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 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
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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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