Oakhill Church School, Radstock
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Oakhill Church School has made impressive progress under new leadership, creating a warm, inclusive environment where all pupils feel valued and safe. The school excels at teaching reading and phonics, with pupils achieving above the national average, and has successfully improved behaviour and attendance through strong relationships with families. Staff adapt their teaching thoughtfully to meet individual needs, and the school places strong emphasis on pupils' wellbeing and personal development.
Key Strengths
- Excellent inclusive culture with strong support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils
- Reading is taught very effectively with most pupils becoming confident readers by end of key stage 2
- Behaviour has improved significantly with calm classrooms and positive pupil interactions
- Strong leadership and governance providing clear direction and rapid improvement
- Year 1 phonics outcomes now higher than national average
Areas for Improvement
- Mathematics curriculum improvements need more time to show results in published assessments
- Writing skills development (handwriting, spelling, letter formation) still at early stage of embedding
- Some pupils have muddled understanding of world religions and British values concepts
- Need more enrichment opportunities and experiences beyond the school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and acted upon.
Extracurricular Activities
Charity work, outdoor learning, collective worship
Oakhill Church School is a Church of England primary school in Somerset that has made rapid improvements under new leadership, with a strong focus on creating an inclusive culture and improving pupils' learning outcomes.
At a Glance
17.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 69% to 84%. Maths has remained stable at around 58%. Writing has improved from 63% to 79%.
Class Sizes
17.7
Avg class size
14.0
Infant (KS1)
26.0
KS2
3
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
73%
Available places
109 pupils
150 capacity
41 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Radstock
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Radstock
Admissions Demand - Somerset
Places available
6,463
Applications
5,059
Got 1st preference
95.3%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across Somerset (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.89003%
Overall absence
21.17647%
Persistent absence
85
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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