Evercreech Church of England Primary School, Shepton Mallet

In its own words: "Welcome to Evercreech CofE Primary School - a warm, nurturing and vibrant village school at the heart of our community. At Evercreech, we are passionate about creating a stimulating and enriched environment where children develop curiosity, confidence and a love of learning."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are delighted to welcome you to our wonderful Pre-School at Evercreech CofE Primary School which is part of Preston Primary Academy Trust (December 2024). Our aim is to provide a welcoming, friendly and secure setting where your child can thrive. We intend to help children gain the important skills they need for life."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

Evercreech 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 123755), 65% of its Year 6 pupils reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths in the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments.

For September 2026 entry, 16 families put Evercreech Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 28 named it as one of their preferences, for 16 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 Evercreech Church of England Primary School are Ditcheat Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 100% reading, 90% maths); St Aldhelms Church School (2.6 miles, 77% reading, 73% maths); St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School (3.2 miles, Good, 67% reading, 65% maths); and Bruton Primary School (3.4 miles, Good, 76% reading, 82% maths).

Evercreech Church of England Primary School is one of 15 schools run by Ppat Education, an academy trust.

4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 30 pupils (15.2%) received SEN support and 3 (1.5%) 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.

The nearest railway station is Bruton Rail Station, about 3.7 miles away in a straight line.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ashcroft Surgery (se-bound), 340 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 8 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Somerset (22).

In 2024/25, Evercreech Church of England Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 2.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.