The short version
Average SATs results. 80% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 13% 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
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 167
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 12.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Chris Chorley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Chelynch Park, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4PL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Aldhelms Church School?
St Aldhelms Church School currently has 167 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Aldhelms Church School take?
St Aldhelms Church School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Aldhelms Church School?
St Aldhelms Church School is in Shepton Mallet, BA4 4PL, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Aldhelms Church School have a sixth form?
No, St Aldhelms Church School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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