Butleigh Church of England Primary School, Glastonbury
Butleigh Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Glastonbury, part of Ppat Education. It has a Church of England religious character.
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Somerset (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Butleigh Church of England Primary School in detail
Butleigh Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Butleigh C of E Primary School offers creative and engaging learning experiences within a safe and nurturing environment. Every child at Butleigh is valued, and we encourage each pupil to flourish in a supportive and stimulating setting. We believe in empowering every child to achieve their full potential."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Butleigh Church of England Primary School - a beautiful small village school set in the Somerset countryside. With our stunning grounds, including a pond and Forest School area, children benefit from rich opportunities to learn, explore and thrive. We educate children from 2 to 11 years, supporting them from nursery through to their transition to secondary school."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
Butleigh Church of England Primary School has no published results of its own yet. Before it took its current form in 2025, under its previous registration (URN 123745), 63% of its Year 6 pupils reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths in the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments.
Getting a place at Butleigh Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 10 families put Butleigh Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 18 named it as one of their preferences, for 10 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Butleigh Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Butleigh Church of England Primary School are Baltonsborough Church of England VC Primary School (1.6 miles); Keinton Mandeville Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 82% reading, 76% maths); Elmhurst Junior School (2.7 miles); and Hindhayes Infant School (2.8 miles, Good).
Baltonsborough Church of England VC Primary SchoolKeinton Mandeville Primary SchoolElmhurst Junior SchoolHindhayes Infant School
The trust
Butleigh Church of England Primary School is one of 15 schools run by Ppat Education, an academy trust.
Who goes there
4.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (91%) and Mixed (5%).
In 2026, 16 pupils (16.3%) received SEN support and 2 (2%) 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.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Butleigh Church of England Primary School.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is High Street Post Office (se-bound), 40 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Somerset (22).
Sources: DfE school performance data; GIAS establishment links; DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Butleigh Church of England Primary School has not been inspected by Ofsted since it took its current form in November 2025. Before that, as Butleigh Church of England Primary School (URN 123745), it was rated Good in June 2023.
At a Glance
17.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
19.0
Avg class size
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
Results at Butleigh Church of England Primary School before it took its current form in 2025 (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25Published under the school's previous registration (URN 123745). There are no figures for it in its current form yet, so these are shown separately.
KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2024/25 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Butleigh Church of England Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Butleigh Church of England Primary School is in Somerset; for families living there:
Apply to Somerset for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Somerset is 3 (the median across 307 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Butleigh Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
84%
Available places
98 pupils
117 places
19 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Glastonbury
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Glastonbury
Across Somerset council
Places available
6,414
Applications
4,928
Got 1st preference
95.0%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Somerset council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
16
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
18.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
98
Total Pupils
63
Boys
35
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
14.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,752
Mean salary
2026 data
Absence at Butleigh Church of England Primary School before it took its current form in 20252024/25
Published under the school's previous registration (URN 123745). There are no figures for it in its current form yet, so these are shown separately.
4.6%
Overall absence
6.2%
Persistent absence
65
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Butleigh Church of England Primary School
Are there exam results for Butleigh Church of England Primary School?
Butleigh Church of England Primary School has no published results of its own yet. Before it took its current form in 2025, under its previous registration (URN 123745), 63% of its Year 6 pupils reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths in the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments.
What is Butleigh Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Butleigh Church of England Primary School has not been inspected by Ofsted since it took its current form in November 2025. Before that, as Butleigh Church of England Primary School (URN 123745), it was rated Good in June 2023.
What is the catchment area for Butleigh Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Butleigh Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Somerset allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How big are the classes at Butleigh Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Butleigh Church of England Primary School average 19 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Butleigh Church of England Primary School?
Butleigh Church of England Primary School has around 98 pupils on roll. 17% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Butleigh Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Somerset's coordinated admissions process, naming Butleigh Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Butleigh Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Somerset is 3 (the median across 307 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Butleigh Church of England Primary School?
Butleigh Church of England Primary School is at High Street, Butleigh, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8SX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)