The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+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 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 251
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Mr Luke Bottomley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Road, Trull, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7JZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQueen's College
Independent · 992m away
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton
Primary · 1.6km away
Parkfield Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Bishop Fox's Community School
Secondary · 2.3km away
Richard Huish College
16 plus · 2.5km away
St George's Catholic School
Primary · 2.5km away
King's College Taunton
Independent · 2.5km away
Silver Bridge School
Independent · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Trull Church of England VA Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Trull Church of England VA Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Trull Church of England VA Primary School?
Trull Church of England VA Primary School currently has 251 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Trull Church of England VA Primary School take?
Trull Church of England VA Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Trull Church of England VA Primary School?
Trull Church of England VA Primary School is in Taunton, TA3 7JZ, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Trull Church of England VA Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Trull Church of England VA Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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