Lovington Church of England Primary School, Castle Cary
Lovington Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Castle Cary, part of Ppat Education. It has a Church of England religious character. It was 53% full in 2025.
- 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
Lovington Church of England Primary School in detail
Lovington Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Choosing the right school for your child is an important decision, and we would love the opportunity to show you what makes our school such a special place to learn and grow. We are a welcoming, nurturing school where every child is known, valued and encouraged to achieve their very best."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include swimming, dance, drama, choir, STEM and forest school.
The school runs a breakfast club from 8:05am and after-school care, from £3.50 per day.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
Lovington 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 123766), 88% of its Year 6 pupils reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths in the 2024 Key Stage 2 assessments.
Getting a place at Lovington Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 5 families put Lovington Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 13 named it as one of their preferences, for 6 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 Lovington Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Lovington Church of England Primary School are Keinton Mandeville Primary School (2.8 miles, Good, 82% reading, 76% maths); Castle Cary Community Primary School (2.9 miles, 74% reading, 77% maths); Ditcheat Primary School (3.5 miles, Good, 100% reading, 90% maths); and North Cadbury Church of England Primary School (3.5 miles, Good, 100% reading, 90% maths).
Keinton Mandeville Primary SchoolCastle Cary Community Primary SchoolDitcheat Primary SchoolNorth Cadbury Church of England Primary School
The trust
Lovington Church of England Primary School is one of 15 schools run by Ppat Education, an academy trust.
Who goes there
5.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (86%) and Mixed (6%).
Staffing
Lovington Church of England Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 6 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Castle Cary Rail Station, about 2.9 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Pilgrims Rest (w-bound), 270 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Somerset (22).
Suspensions and exclusions
Lovington Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data; GIAS establishment links; DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; 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
Lovington Church of England Primary School has not been inspected by Ofsted since it took its current form in December 2024. Before that, as Lovington Church of England Primary School (URN 123766), it was rated Inadequate in October 2023.
At a Glance
20.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
11.7
Avg class size
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
Results at Lovington Church of England Primary School before it took its current form in 2024 (KS2)
Academic year 2023/24Published under the school's previous registration (URN 123766). There are no figures for it in its current form yet, so these are shown separately.
KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2023/24 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Lovington Church of England Primary School
Anglo-Saxon Adventure!
25 Sep 2026
Music is filling Lovington!
18 Sep 2026
Carymoor Waste Workshops
11 Sep 2026
Beautiful Butterflies
7 Jul 2026
Chalke Valley History Festival
27 Jun 2026
Blooming Brazil
12 Jun 2026
From Lovington Church of England Primary School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Lovington Church of England Primary School is in Somerset; for families living there:
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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 Lovington Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
53%
Available places
32 pupils
60 places
28 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Castle Cary
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Castle Cary
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
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
5
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
20.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
35
Total Pupils
17
Boys
18
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
7.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,808
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£11,595
Per pupil
£371k
Total funding
£9k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.9%
Overall absence
6.7%
Persistent absence
30
Enrolments
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Lovington Church of England Primary School
Are there exam results for Lovington Church of England Primary School?
Lovington 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 123766), 88% of its Year 6 pupils reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths in the 2024 Key Stage 2 assessments.
What is Lovington Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lovington Church of England Primary School has not been inspected by Ofsted since it took its current form in December 2024. Before that, as Lovington Church of England Primary School (URN 123766), it was rated Inadequate in October 2023.
What is the catchment area for Lovington Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Lovington 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 Lovington Church of England Primary School?
Lovington Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 53% of its 60 places.
How big are the classes at Lovington Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Lovington Church of England Primary School average 11.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Lovington Church of England Primary School?
Lovington Church of England Primary School has around 35 pupils on roll. 20% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Lovington Church of England Primary School?
3.9% of sessions were missed at Lovington Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 6.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Lovington Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Somerset's coordinated admissions process, naming Lovington 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.
How many road collisions happen near Lovington Church of England Primary 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 Lovington Church of England Primary School?
Lovington Church of England Primary School is at Lovington, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)