Blackbrook Primary School, Taunton

In its own words: "As a school, we have a clear sense of where we are going, and the aspirations we have for our school and wider community. Our vision, revised in December 2023, reflects the shared way forward of our stakeholders. It drives everything that we do as we aspire to meet the needs of all of our pupils."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Blackbrook School, we are dedicated to fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating environment where every child is encouraged to explore their potential and develop a lifelong love of learning. Our committed team of teachers and staff work collaboratively to ensure that each pupil receives a high-quality education, filled with rich experiences and opportunities for growth."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, choir and art.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Blackbrook Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 71% in Somerset and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 82% in reading and 59% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 41 families put Blackbrook Primary School as their first choice and 85 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.4 first choices for every place. 13 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Blackbrook Primary School are Holway Park Community Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 57% reading, 55% maths); Minerva Primary School (0.4 miles, 72% reading, 67% maths); Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 65% reading, 65% maths); and St James Church School (0.8 miles, Good, 68% reading, 66% maths).

Blackbrook Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

Blackbrook Primary School is one of 6 schools run by The Oak Partnership Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 63% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

14% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 30 pupils (13.5%) received SEN support and 6 (2.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Taunton Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

17 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Waverney Close (ne-bound), 110 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 298 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Somerset (22), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Blackbrook Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 1.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Blackbrook Primary School are Bishop Fox's School (0.9 miles) and Monkton Wood Academy (1.6 miles).