St Margaret's School, Tintinhull
Yeovil, BA22 8PX · Somerset · primary school
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81st 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 — 3.9/10 against 2,594 of them, against 3.6/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| 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.
St Margaret's School, Tintinhull overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Fun Church Club, Gardening/Eco Club, Razzamataz Musical Theatre club, and Sewing club. Sports include football, cross country, rugby, and netball. The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club, and pupils visit Hilfield Friary.
Getting in
The published school roll is 96 pupils against a stated capacity of 114. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes?
What Ofsted said about St Margaret's School, Tintinhull
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are “friendly, respectful and caring” and follow values of “inclusion and collaboration.” Leaders have made “considerable improvements” to the curriculum, particularly in English and mathematics, where teaching is precise and sequenced effectively. However, the curriculum redesign is incomplete in some subjects, affecting how well pupils build knowledge in those areas.
Strengths
- Pupils are “attentive in class and keen to learn,” with those learning to read showing a “love of books.”
- The English and mathematics curriculums are “well designed and sequenced,” enabling pupils to build knowledge securely.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities “learn the full curriculum alongside their peers” with appropriate support.
- Staff have “high expectations of pupils’ behaviour,” and pupils know how to behave well in different situations.
- Leaders support personal development well, teaching pupils about health, online safety, and “fundamental British values.”
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, “essential knowledge that all pupils should know and remember has not yet been identified,” meaning pupils do not always learn the most important content.
- “Systems for checking pupils’ understanding in the foundation subjects are not in place,” preventing leaders from assessing the curriculum’s impact effectively.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with staff trained to spot signs of abuse and systems in place to report concerns timely.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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