The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 40% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 11% 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
40%
-22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 11 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 37
- Capacity
- 41%
- FSM
- 10.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Miss Rebecca Lihou
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Lydeard St Lawrence, Lydeard St. Lawrence, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3SF
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School?
Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School currently has 37 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School take?
Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School?
Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School is in Taunton, TA4 3SF, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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