The short version
Above-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 146
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 13%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Mrs Rachael Bisset (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Chapel Street, Upton Noble, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6AU
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School?
Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School currently has 146 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School take?
Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School?
Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School is in Shepton Mallet, BA4 6AU, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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