The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
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
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 142
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 18.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Paula Goodchild (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rowford, Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8JY
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStaddons School
Independent · 1.0km away
Pyrland School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Lyngford Park Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Selworthy Special School
Special school · 1.2km away
Park House School
Independent · 1.4km away
King's College Prep
Independent · 1.4km away
Nerrols Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.4km away
Wellsprings Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School's Ofsted rating?
Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School?
Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School currently has 142 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School take?
Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School?
Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School is in Taunton, TA2 8JY, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School have a sixth form?
No, Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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