The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp 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)
104
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 138
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 18.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Mrs Shan Weston (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Hayes End, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5AG
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is South Petherton Junior School's Ofsted rating?
South Petherton Junior School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend South Petherton Junior School?
South Petherton Junior School currently has 138 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does South Petherton Junior School take?
South Petherton Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is South Petherton Junior School?
South Petherton Junior School is in South Petherton, TA13 5AG, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does South Petherton Junior School have a sixth form?
No, South Petherton Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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