The short version
Above-average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 6% 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
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 53
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 5.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Mrs Jacqui Collier (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Appley Cross, Ashbrittle, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 0HH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Stawley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Stawley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Stawley Primary School?
Stawley Primary School currently has 53 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stawley Primary School take?
Stawley Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Stawley Primary School?
Stawley Primary School is in Wellington, TA21 0HH, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stawley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Stawley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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