Tatworth Primary School
Chard, TA20 2RX · Somerset · primary school
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54th 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 4,208 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.8/10 among them, against 5.3/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 41% | 1.69 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 26% | 1.80 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Tatworth Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.8 out of 10 among them, against 5.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Forest School and an after-school club, with links to Chard Cricket, Hockey, Rugby, and Leisure Centre facilities.
Getting in
The published school roll is 196 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 fall below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the Forest School sessions? How does the after-school club structure its day?
What Ofsted said about Tatworth Primary School
Overview
Tatworth Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. Pupils are described as ‘enthusiastic learners’ who demonstrate ‘curiosity and determination’ in a supportive environment where bullying is rare. The school fosters high aspirations, with all pupils learning a musical instrument and engaging in cultural activities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is well-planned in key areas, with pupils learning ‘particularly well in physical education (PE) and design and technology’.
- Reading instruction is effective; children in Reception develop language through ‘well-chosen stories’ and receive targeted support to catch up if they fall behind.
- Mathematics teaching has successfully helped pupils ‘catch up on any learning lost during the pandemic’, with students encouraged to ‘explain and discuss their work’.
- Staff maintain ‘consistently high expectations of pupils’ behaviour’, ensuring pupils ‘look and listen in lessons’ and work ‘purposefully’.
- The school is inclusive, with pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) learning alongside classmates, supported by leaders who provide necessary knowledge to teachers.
Areas to improve
- In a ‘small number of subjects’, teaching lacks ‘secure subject knowledge’, meaning pupils ‘do not learn as well as they should’; leaders must develop teachers’ curriculum knowledge.
- Assessment systems for some foundation subjects are still being developed, limiting teachers’ ability to ‘identify when pupils have not understood’; leaders need to ‘finalise their approach to assessment’.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, with robust policies, regular staff training, and prompt reporting of concerns to support families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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