The short version
Average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
25%
+17.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 73
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 12.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Mr Matthew Watson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
May 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Churchstanton, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7RL
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Churchstanton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Churchstanton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Churchstanton Primary School?
Churchstanton Primary School currently has 73 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Churchstanton Primary School take?
Churchstanton Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Churchstanton Primary School?
Churchstanton Primary School is in Taunton, TA3 7RL, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Churchstanton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Churchstanton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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