St Gildas Catholic Primary School
Yeovil, BA21 4EG · Somerset · primary school
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18th 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 3,383 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.5/10 among them, against 6.9/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 62% | 4.51 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 38% | 2.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Gildas Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.5 out of 10 among them, against 6.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Cross Country, Indoor Athletics, Football, Tag Rugby, Basketball, Netball, Cricket, and Rounders. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 208 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 school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard? What specific activities are available in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about St Gildas Catholic Primary School
Overview
Pupils at St Gildas belong to a “warm and diverse community” where bullying is “extremely rare” and behaviour is good. However, the quality of education and leadership require improvement because the curriculum is undergoing significant change and is not yet consistently effective across all subjects. The early years provision is good, with a well-designed curriculum that supports young children effectively.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “respectful and polite behaviour” and have a secure understanding of school values such as resilience.
- The phonics programme is “well established,” allowing children in Reception and those needing support to read effectively.
- The early years foundation stage curriculum is “well designed,” with staff effectively identifying barriers to learning and supporting communication.
- Pupils develop a “love of reading” and gain a strong understanding of safety, including online safety.
- The school works effectively with families to help pupils, including those speaking English as an additional language, settle quickly.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum does not outline the “small steps of knowledge” with enough precision, leading to variability in teaching and learning.
- The school does not use checks on pupils’ learning effectively to identify gaps or address misconceptions, hindering progress for some pupils.
- Staff responsible for curriculum changes have not been sufficiently supported, and leaders lack the training to monitor impact and address development needs robustly.
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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