North Cadbury Church of England Primary School, Yeovil
North Cadbury Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Yeovil, part of Ppat Education. 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 3rd-highest of the 17 schools in Yeovil with published results, and 474th of 14,452 across England. It was 68% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above 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
North Cadbury Church of England Primary School in detail
North Cadbury Church of England Primary School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at North Cadbury Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 71% in Somerset and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 75% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at North Cadbury Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 10 families put North Cadbury Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 20 named it as one of their preferences, for 10 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at North Cadbury Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to North Cadbury Church of England Primary School are Castle Cary Community Primary School (2.8 miles, 74% reading, 77% maths); Countess Gytha Primary School (3.2 miles, Good, 95% reading, 100% maths); Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School (3.4 miles, Good, 58% reading, 25% maths); and Lovington Church of England Primary School (3.5 miles).
North Cadbury Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.
Castle Cary Community Primary SchoolCountess Gytha Primary SchoolCharlton Horethorne Church of England Primary SchoolLovington Church of England Primary School
The trust
North Cadbury Church of England Primary School is one of 15 schools run by Ppat Education, an academy trust.
Who goes there
15% 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, 5 pupils (5%) received SEN support and 1 (1%) 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.
Staffing
North Cadbury Church of England Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of North Cadbury Church of England Primary School.
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
In 2024/25, North Cadbury Church of England Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 2.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); 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
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
15.0%
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 75% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 90% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 90% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.5
Avg class size
11.0
Infant (KS1)
4
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 North Cadbury Church of England Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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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 North Cadbury Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
68%
Available places
81 pupils
120 places
39 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Yeovil
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Yeovil
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
5
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
6.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
100
Total Pupils
47
Boys
53
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
14.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£45,815
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,748
Per pupil
£628k
Total funding
£29k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.9%
Overall absence
6.7%
Persistent absence
75
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about North Cadbury Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at North Cadbury Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at North Cadbury Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 90% did so in maths.
What is North Cadbury Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
North Cadbury Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2018 it was rated Inadequate.
What is the catchment area for North Cadbury Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When North Cadbury 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 North Cadbury Church of England Primary School?
North Cadbury Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 68% of its 120 places.
How big are the classes at North Cadbury Church of England Primary School?
Classes at North Cadbury Church of England Primary School average 21.5 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 North Cadbury Church of England Primary School?
North Cadbury Church of England Primary School has around 100 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at North Cadbury Church of England Primary School?
4.9% of sessions were missed at North Cadbury 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 North Cadbury Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Somerset's coordinated admissions process, naming North Cadbury 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 North Cadbury 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 North Cadbury Church of England Primary School?
North Cadbury Church of England Primary School is at Cary Road, North Cadbury, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 7DE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)