The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 248
- Capacity
- 59%
- FSM
- 11.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- RICHARD HUISH TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matthew Kerton
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Nerrols Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8GS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLyngford Park Primary School
Primary · 543m away
Selworthy Special School
Special school · 823m away
The Sky Academy
Academy · 864m away
Sky College
Special school · 876m away
Heathfield Community School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Monkton Wood Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Priorswood Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Pyrland School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Nerrols Primary School and Nursery a selective school?
No. Nerrols Primary School and Nursery is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Nerrols Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Nerrols Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Nerrols Primary School and Nursery?
Nerrols Primary School and Nursery currently has 248 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Nerrols Primary School and Nursery take?
Nerrols Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Nerrols Primary School and Nursery?
Nerrols Primary School and Nursery is in Taunton, TA2 8GS, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Nerrols Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Nerrols Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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