Stogumber CofE Primary School
Taunton, TA4 3TQ · Somerset · primary school
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39th 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 — 6.6/10 against 3,570 of them, against 6.2/10 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 | 86.0 · 95 | 40% | 3.78 |
| 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.
Stogumber CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 86.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2025. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Fun Club and participate in house tournaments.
Getting in
The published school roll is 41 pupils against a stated capacity of 49. 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 do not reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the house tournaments? How does the Fun Club operate for children who need wraparound care?
What Ofsted said about Stogumber CofE Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that aspects of the school’s work “may not be as strong as at the time of the previous inspection,” triggering a future graded inspection. While pupils enjoy attending this “friendly school” and benefit from extensive personal development opportunities, recent curriculum improvements are “in the early stages” and have not yet positively impacted learning.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a “friendly school” that sits “at the heart of the community,” with strong links to local residents.
- The school provides an “extensive range of personal development opportunities,” including trips that “widen pupils’ views of the world.”
- An “effective phonics programme” helps pupils decode and read accurately, with older pupils enjoying a “wide range of literature.”
- Attendance is “improving overall” due to effective tracking systems and “strong relationships with pupils and families.”
- Staff feel “well supported” and appreciate the care taken to manage their workload.
Areas to improve
- Staff must apply the behaviour policy consistently to stop “low-level disruption” from hampering learning.
- The school must clearly define the “most important knowledge” in all subjects to prevent gaps in pupils’ understanding.
- Teachers need to routinely check for and correct “misconceptions or gaps in their understanding” to address mistakes swiftly.
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 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 86% |
| 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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