Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School, Langport

In its own words: "At Curry Rivel Church of England Primary School, our Christian foundation is central to our identity and daily life. Inspired by the verse "Healthy trees bearing good fruit" (Matthew 7:17) , we nurture every child to grow, flourish, and live out our values in a loving and inclusive community."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Apple Trees is a breakfast club and after school club open to all children in Reception year to Year 6 from Curry Rivel school based in the school hall."

In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Curry Rivel Church of England VC 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 rose from 81% in reading and 63% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 12 families put Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School as their first choice and 19 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 places 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 Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School are Huish Episcopi Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 96% reading, 93% maths); Hambridge Community Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 89% reading, 94% maths); Stoke St Gregory Church of England Primary School (3 miles, 100% reading, 100% maths); and Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School (3.9 miles, Good, 76% reading, 81% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School.

2.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 14 pupils (7.7%) received SEN support and 6 (3.3%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School had 10 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 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 Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is High Street (e-bound), 110 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and drug offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Somerset (22).

In 2024/25, Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School issued 19 suspensions, 9.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.