The short version
Average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 211
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 20.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Mrs Lucy Crowe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
North Street, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 2LA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Wiveliscombe Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wiveliscombe Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wiveliscombe Primary School?
Wiveliscombe Primary School currently has 211 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wiveliscombe Primary School take?
Wiveliscombe Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wiveliscombe Primary School?
Wiveliscombe Primary School is in Taunton, TA4 2LA, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wiveliscombe Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wiveliscombe Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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