The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
- 6% 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
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
28%
+20.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% 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, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 232
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 5.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Miss Rebecca Bendall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Broadway, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9RG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Neroche Primary School?
Neroche Primary School currently has 232 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Neroche Primary School take?
Neroche Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Neroche Primary School?
Neroche Primary School is in Ilminster, TA19 9RG, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Neroche Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Neroche Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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