North Curry CofE Primary School, Taunton

In its own words: "North Curry C of E Primary School is a church school and as such, our principle beliefs and values are derived from the foundation of the Church of England. Our vision is underpinned by the Christian values of Agape and Kindness."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, cricket, recorder and film.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at North Curry CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 84% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 71% in Somerset and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (88% in reading, 83% in maths).

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

For September 2026 entry, 19 families put North Curry CofE Primary School as their first choice and 27 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 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 North Curry CofE Primary School are Stoke St Gregory Church of England Primary School (2.3 miles, 100% reading, 100% maths); Curry Mallet Church of England Primary School (2.3 miles, Outstanding, 82% reading, 73% maths); Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School (2.9 miles); and Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School (3 miles, Good, 67% reading, 49% maths).

North Curry CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.

North Curry CofE Primary School is one of 6 schools run by Richard Huish Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 60% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

37 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about North Curry CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 97% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (92%).

5.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 12 pupils (8.2%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) 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.

North Curry CofE Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of North Curry CofE Primary School.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Post Office (s-bound), 360 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often burglary and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Somerset (22).

In 2024/25, North Curry CofE Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.