The short version
Below-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 9% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 45% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
9%
-53.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 65
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 44.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Cawley (Interim Head) (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
South View, Barwick, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 9TH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School?
Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School currently has 65 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School take?
Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School?
Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School is in Yeovil, BA22 9TH, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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