Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School, Taunton
Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Taunton. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 36 schools in Taunton with published results, and 637th of 14,452 across England. It was 86% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- 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
Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 71% in Somerset and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 83% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 2 families put Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School as their first choice and 9 named it as one of their preferences, for 3 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School are Stogumber CofE Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 86% reading, 100% maths); Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School (2.8 miles, 60% reading, 40% maths); Nether Stowey Church of England Primary School (3.7 miles, Good, 73% reading, 73% maths); and Bishops Lydeard Church School (4.7 miles, Good, 69% reading, 42% maths).
Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Stogumber CofE Primary SchoolLydeard St Lawrence Community Primary SchoolNether Stowey Church of England Primary SchoolBishops Lydeard Church School
What parents say
23 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School (as of September 2025): 87% would recommend the school, 78% say their child is happy there and 63% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (87%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (63%).
Who goes there
16% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Staffing
Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 10 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Crowcombe Heathfield (West Somerset Railway), about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Carew Arms (opposite), 280 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 and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Somerset (22).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School issued 1 suspension, 2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Some aspects are not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a warm and welcoming school where children feel valued and supported. Pupils are encouraged to develop confidence through activities like performing at Wells Cathedral and taking on meaningful roles in the school community. The school is committed to developing resilient, respectful individuals who understand the importance of diversity and kindness.
Key Strengths
- Strong sense of community and inclusive values, with pupils demonstrating courage and confidence
- Commitment to reading culture with phonics teaching by trained staff and library visits
- Effective identification of pupils with SEND needs and adaptations to support their learning
- Excellent personal development offer including meaningful leadership roles and charitable activities
- High attendance rates due to meticulous tracking and family support
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects have not clearly identified the most important knowledge pupils need to learn, creating gaps in their understanding
- Assessment is not used effectively enough to check pupils have remembered what they've been taught, leading to repeated errors
- Low-level disruption is sometimes allowed to persist, hampering learning particularly in phonics
- Staff do not apply behaviour expectations consistently across the school
- Pupils are not becoming fluent readers as quickly as they could due to disruption from others
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff and pupils having warm relationships and pupils feeling comfortable to share worries.
Extracurricular Activities
Music clubs, sports clubs, art clubs, library visits, field trips to the Quantocks, orienteering sessions, breakfast club, after-school club
Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School is a welcoming, inclusive community school where pupils embrace the school's values. However, evidence suggests the school's work may not be as strong as at the previous inspection, with concerns about curriculum implementation and assessment practices.
At a Glance
16.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
23 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 83% to 88% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 67% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 83% to 75% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
7.3
Avg class size
6.7
Infant (KS1)
8.0
KS2
6
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
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 Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
48 pupils
56 places
8 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(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
16.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
50
Total Pupils
23
Boys
27
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
10.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,307
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£8,384
Per pupil
£469k
Total funding
£11k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.9%
Overall absence
6.5%
Persistent absence
46
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School
What are SATs results like at Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School?
Of the pupils at Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 88% reached the expected standard in reading and 100% did so in maths.
What is Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Crowcombe CofE VA 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 Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School?
Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 86% of its 56 places.
How big are the classes at Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School?
Classes at Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School average 7.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School?
Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School has around 50 pupils on roll. 16% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School?
5.9% of sessions were missed at Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School in 2024/25. 6.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School?
Apply through Somerset's coordinated admissions process, naming Crowcombe CofE VA 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 Crowcombe CofE VA 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 Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School?
Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School is at Crowcombe, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4AA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)