Churchstanton Primary School, Taunton
Churchstanton Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Taunton. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 14th-highest of the 36 schools in Taunton with published results, and 8,234th of 14,452 across England. It was 83% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
Churchstanton Primary School in detail
Churchstanton Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Churchstanton Primary School was first established in 1850 when a small schoolroom was built in the grounds of Churchstanton Parish Church. The school moved to its present site in 1878, which is located at Cox Hill, 10 miles south-west of the county town of Taunton and 1¾ miles west of Churchinford village, in the parish of Churchstanton."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Children thrive at our school, where they feel inspired, proud, and excited by every learning experience they encounter. Our dedicated team of highly skilled and experienced practitioners is passionate about delivering innovative, engaging lessons that capture imaginations and nurture a genuine love of learning. What truly sets us apart is our unique environment."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, gymnastics, dance, choir, chess and forest school.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:50am and after-school care, from £4.50 per session.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Churchstanton Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 71% in Somerset and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (85% in reading, 62% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Churchstanton Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 5 families put Churchstanton Primary School as their first choice and 9 named it as one of their preferences, for 5 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 Churchstanton Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Churchstanton Primary School are Upottery Primary School (3.4 miles, Good, 82% reading, 82% maths); Hemyock Primary School (3.7 miles, Good, 84% reading, 77% maths); West Buckland Primary School (4.5 miles, Good, 73% reading, 80% maths); and Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School (4.8 miles, 71% reading, 71% maths).
Churchstanton Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Upottery Primary SchoolHemyock Primary SchoolWest Buckland Primary SchoolBuckland St Mary Church of England Primary School
Who goes there
9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 11 pupils (14.1%) received SEN support and 1 (1.3%) 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.
Staffing
Churchstanton Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
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).
Suspensions and exclusions
Churchstanton Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its February 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
9.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 85% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 62% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 62% to 75% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.0
Avg class size
3
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Free school transport
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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 Churchstanton Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
83%
Available places
72 pupils
87 places
15 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Taunton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Taunton
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
Inspection History(8)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
11
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
15.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
78
Total Pupils
45
Boys
33
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
13.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,601
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,173
Per pupil
£577k
Total funding
£17k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.8%
Overall absence
10.8%
Persistent absence
65
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Churchstanton Primary School
What are SATs results like at Churchstanton Primary School?
Of the pupils at Churchstanton Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 75% reached the expected standard in reading and 75% did so in maths.
What is Churchstanton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Churchstanton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2024.
What is the catchment area for Churchstanton Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Churchstanton Primary School is oversubscribed, Somerset allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Churchstanton Primary School?
Churchstanton Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 83% of its 87 places.
How big are the classes at Churchstanton Primary School?
Classes at Churchstanton Primary School average 26 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Churchstanton Primary School?
Churchstanton Primary School has around 78 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Churchstanton Primary School?
4.8% of sessions were missed at Churchstanton Primary School in 2024/25. 10.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Churchstanton Primary School?
Apply through Somerset's coordinated admissions process, naming Churchstanton 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 Churchstanton 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 Churchstanton Primary School?
Churchstanton Primary School is at Churchstanton, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7RL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)