The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is nearly full at 92% 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
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 256
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 10.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Mrs Rachael Bisset (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Higher Backway, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0DP
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Bruton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bruton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bruton Primary School?
Bruton Primary School currently has 256 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bruton Primary School take?
Bruton Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bruton Primary School?
Bruton Primary School is in Bruton, BA10 0DP, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bruton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bruton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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