The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 197
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Mrs Angela Sullivan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Street, Curry Rivel, Langport, Somerset, TA10 0HD
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School?
Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School currently has 197 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School take?
Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School?
Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School is in Langport, TA10 0HD, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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