The short version
Below-average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 230
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 15.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Mr Michael Wright (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Bethell Mead, Cotford St Luke, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1HZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Cotford St Luke Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cotford St Luke Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cotford St Luke Primary School?
Cotford St Luke Primary School currently has 230 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cotford St Luke Primary School take?
Cotford St Luke Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cotford St Luke Primary School?
Cotford St Luke Primary School is in Taunton, TA4 1HZ, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cotford St Luke Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cotford St Luke Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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