Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Taunton
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Taunton, part of The Academies for Character and Excellence. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 28th-highest of the 36 schools in Taunton with published results, and 11,866th of 14,452 across England. It was 89% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- 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
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 65% of Year 6 pupils at Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 65% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 71% in Somerset and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 61% in reading and 58% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 22 families put Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 57 named it as one of their preferences, for 25 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 Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School are St George's Catholic School (0.2 miles, Good, 81% reading, 69% maths); St James Church School (0.3 miles, Good, 68% reading, 66% maths); Holway Park Community Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 57% reading, 55% maths); and North Town Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 73% reading, 73% maths).
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
St George's Catholic SchoolSt James Church SchoolHolway Park Community Primary SchoolNorth Town Academy
The trust
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School is one of 20 schools run by The Academies for Character and Excellence, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 80% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
All 20 schools in The Academies for Character and Excellence
Who goes there
26.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (67%), Asian (9%) and Black (8%).
In 2026, 44 pupils (12.1%) received SEN support and 8 (2.2%) 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
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School had 14 teachers in 2026, one for every 27 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Taunton Rail Station, about 0.7 miles away in a straight line.
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Trinity School (adjacent), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 500 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Somerset (22), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School issued 46 suspensions, 11.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School are Bishop Fox's School (0.5 miles), The Castle School (1.1 miles) and Pyrland School (1.6 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; 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 · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
29.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 61% to 65% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 58% to 65% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.2
Avg class size
20.8
Infant (KS1)
28.3
KS2
13
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School.
- Player Ready Taunton980m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School is in Somerset; for families living there:
Apply to Somerset for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 39
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 10
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 39 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 29 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
9 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
373 pupils
420 places
47 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(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
44
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
14.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
363
Total Pupils
191
Boys
172
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
25.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,831
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,374
Per pupil
£2259k
Total funding
£159k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.8%
Overall absence
15.8%
Persistent absence
354
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 65% reached the expected standard in reading and 65% did so in maths.
What is Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2019 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Holy Trinity Church of England 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 Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School?
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 89% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School average 24.2 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 Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School?
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School has around 363 pupils on roll. 30% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School?
5.8% of sessions were missed at Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 15.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Somerset's coordinated admissions process, naming Holy Trinity Church of England 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.
Does Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School: Player Ready Taunton (980m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 39 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 29 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 9 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Somerset is 3 (the median across 307 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School?
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School is at South Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3AF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)