The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 94% 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
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 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 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 303
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 15.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kelly Birt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Blackdown View, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6TB
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Norton Fitzwarren Church School?
Norton Fitzwarren Church School currently has 303 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Norton Fitzwarren Church School take?
Norton Fitzwarren Church School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Norton Fitzwarren Church School?
Norton Fitzwarren Church School is in Taunton, TA2 6TB, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Norton Fitzwarren Church School have a sixth form?
No, Norton Fitzwarren Church School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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