Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Street, BA16 9LA · Somerset · primary school
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30th 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 — 7.5/10 against 3,673 of them, against 7.0/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school runs girls and boys football teams.
Getting in
The published school roll is 129 pupils against a stated capacity of 150. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities do the football teams undertake during the term? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is judged ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, maintaining high standards since its previous ‘Outstanding’ rating. The report describes a school with a “safe and nurturing” culture where pupils are “proud of their school” and demonstrate care for one another. Leaders provide strong support, ensuring staff have the expertise needed to deliver a broad curriculum and effectively support pupils with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit “care and consideration for one another,” with older pupils acting as ‘buddies’ and taking on leadership roles such as house captain.
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” with well-sequenced learning in mathematics and a “well established” reading programme that provides precise support.
- Teachers “skilfully adapt the curriculum” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), identifying needs promptly from the early years.
- Behaviour is described as “calm and orderly,” with pupils who “listen and focus on their learning” and respond quickly to expectations.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils learning to “talk about feelings” and understanding issues such as democracy and respecting difference.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must clarify the precise content and sequencing for some curriculum strands, as pupils do not always build on prior knowledge coherently or lack specific subject vocabulary.
- The early years curriculum requires further embedding to ensure it is adapted “exactly and concisely” to meet the needs of all children.
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 | 84% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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