Keinton Mandeville Primary School, Somerton

In its own words: "Keinton Mandeville Primary School is an inclusive, thriving, rural school; we educate over 150 children in a broad, balanced and creative curriculum. We pride ourselves on enabling every child to achieve their potential, whatever that potential may be. Our Core Values encourage children to become independent learners, working with determination and energy towards their goals."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey, athletics, gymnastics, basketball, drama, Lego and robotics.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Keinton Mandeville Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% 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 69% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 16 families put Keinton Mandeville Primary School as their first choice and 30 named it as one of their preferences, for 19 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Keinton Mandeville Primary School are Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 92% reading, 67% maths); Butleigh Church of England Primary School (2.6 miles); Baltonsborough Church of England VC Primary School (2.8 miles); and Lovington Church of England Primary School (2.8 miles).

6.7% 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.

In 2026, 26 pupils (17.4%) received SEN support and 2 (1.3%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Keinton Mandeville Primary School.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Chistles Lane (adjacent), 70 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 7 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Somerset (22).

Keinton Mandeville Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.