Croscombe Church of England Primary School, Wells

In its own words: "Nestled in the heart of your picturesque village, Croscombe Church of England Primary School stands as a beacon of tradition and community spirit. Housed in a charming Victorian building, our school exudes a nostalgic charm with its iconic architecture, including church-like windows and classic 1900s design elements."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It gives me great pleasure on behalf of all the staff, children, parents and partners to warmly welcome you to Croscombe Church of England Primary School. We are a proud primary school just outside of Shepton Mallet. Our primary school ranges from Reception to Year 6."

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care.

Croscombe Church of England Primary School has no published results of its own yet. Before it took its current form in 2024, under its previous registration (URN 123829), 75% of its Year 6 pupils reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths in the 2024 Key Stage 2 assessments.

For September 2026 entry, 1 family put Croscombe Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 3 named it as one of their preferences, for 1 place offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Croscombe Church of England Primary School are Bowlish Infant School (1.2 miles, Good); Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery (1.8 miles, Good); St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School (1.8 miles, Good, 67% reading, 65% maths); and Horrington Primary School (2.1 miles, Requires improvement, 71% reading, 57% maths).

Croscombe Church of England Primary School is one of 23 schools run by Wessex Learning Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

9.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 11 pupils (26.2%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) 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.

Croscombe Church of England Primary School had 4 teachers in 2026, one for every 10 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Croscombe Church of England Primary School.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (w-bound), 40 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Somerset (22).

Croscombe Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.