The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
38% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 4 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 44
- Capacity
- 37%
- FSM
- 31.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Stenner (Interim Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
January 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Fishers Mead, Dulverton, TA22 9EN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Dulverton Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Dulverton Junior School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dulverton Junior School?
Dulverton Junior School currently has 44 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dulverton Junior School take?
Dulverton Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dulverton Junior School?
Dulverton Junior School is in Dulverton, TA22 9EN, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dulverton Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Dulverton Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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