Leigh On Mendip School, Radstock
Leigh On Mendip School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Radstock, part of Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023. Its 2024 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 12 schools in Radstock with published results, and 5,211th of 13,912 across England. It was 85% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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
Leigh On Mendip School in detail
Results
In 2024, 90% of Year 6 pupils at Leigh On Mendip School reached the expected standard in reading and 70% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 70% in Somerset and 76% and 74% across England.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Leigh On Mendip School
For September 2026 entry, 8 families put Leigh On Mendip School as their first choice and 21 named it as one of their preferences, for 11 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 Leigh On Mendip School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Leigh On Mendip School are Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School (1.6 miles, Requires improvement, 88% reading, 81% maths); Stoke St Michael Primary School (1.9 miles, 50% reading, 33% maths); Mells Church First School (2 miles); and Nunney First School (3 miles, Good).
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary SchoolStoke St Michael Primary SchoolMells Church First SchoolNunney First School
The trust
Leigh On Mendip School is one of 44 schools run by Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership, an academy trust.
Who goes there
9.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 6 pupils (5.7%) received SEN support and 3 (2.9%) 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 autism.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Leigh On Mendip School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bell Inn (e-bound), 230 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Somerset (22).
Suspensions and exclusions
Leigh On Mendip School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
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; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
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 November 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
9.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2023/24KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2023/24 academic year
Class Sizes
19.0
Avg class size
24.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Leigh On Mendip School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Leigh On Mendip School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Leigh On Mendip 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)
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 Leigh On Mendip School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
85%
Available places
89 pupils
105 places
16 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Radstock
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Radstock
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(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
8.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
105
Total Pupils
42
Boys
63
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
21.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£44,049
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,334
Per pupil
£629k
Total funding
£11k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.3%
Overall absence
6.0%
Persistent absence
84
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Leigh On Mendip School
What are SATs results like at Leigh On Mendip School?
Of the pupils at Leigh On Mendip School who took the 2024 Key Stage 2 assessments, 90% reached the expected standard in reading and 70% did so in maths.
What is Leigh On Mendip School's Ofsted rating?
Leigh On Mendip School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2010 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Leigh On Mendip School?
No fixed boundary. When Leigh On Mendip 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 Leigh On Mendip School?
Leigh On Mendip School was not full in 2025: it ran at 85% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Leigh On Mendip School?
Classes at Leigh On Mendip School average 19 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Leigh On Mendip School?
Leigh On Mendip School has around 105 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Leigh On Mendip School?
3.3% of sessions were missed at Leigh On Mendip School in 2024/25. 6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Leigh On Mendip School?
Apply through Somerset's coordinated admissions process, naming Leigh On Mendip 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 Leigh On Mendip 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 Leigh On Mendip School?
Leigh On Mendip School is at Leigh Street, Leigh-on-Mendip, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 5QQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)