The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 219
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 6.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- THE DUNSTAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Andie Bartley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Mary Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4EG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmReckleford Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 385m away
Yeovil College
16 plus · 639m away
St. Michael's Academy
Primary · 653m away
Huish Primary School
Primary · 671m away
Milford Infants' School
Primary · 973m away
Milford Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Oaklands Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Fiveways Special School
Special school · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Gildas Catholic Primary School?
St Gildas Catholic Primary School currently has 219 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Gildas Catholic Primary School take?
St Gildas Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Gildas Catholic Primary School?
St Gildas Catholic Primary School is in Yeovil, BA21 4EG, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Gildas Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Gildas Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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