The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 227
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 34.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Mr Piers Ranger (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Benedict Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9EX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School?
St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School currently has 227 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School take?
St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School?
St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School is in Glastonbury, BA6 9EX, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School have a sixth form?
No, St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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