The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 225
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 14.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- THE OAK PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Head
- Mr Daniel Seviour (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Ashbourne Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2RA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHolway Park Community Primary School
Primary · 514m away
Minerva Primary School
Primary · 601m away
Taunton Deane Partnership College
Pupil referral unit · 613m away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St James Church School
Primary · 1.3km away
Richard Huish College
16 plus · 1.3km away
Silver Bridge School
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Blackbrook Primary School?
Blackbrook Primary School currently has 225 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blackbrook Primary School take?
Blackbrook Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Blackbrook Primary School?
Blackbrook Primary School is in Taunton, TA1 2RA, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blackbrook Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Blackbrook Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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