Sampford Arundel Community Primary School, Wellington
Sampford Arundel Community Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Wellington. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 8th-highest of the 9 schools in Wellington with published results, and 12,107th of 14,452 across England. It was 73% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- 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
Sampford Arundel Community Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Sampford Arundel Community Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 57% 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 (71% in reading, 57% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Sampford Arundel Community Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 8 families put Sampford Arundel Community Primary School as their first choice and 13 named it as one of their preferences, for 8 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 Sampford Arundel Community Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Sampford Arundel Community Primary School are Rockwell Green Church of England Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 67% reading, 67% maths); Beech Grove Primary School (2 miles, Good, 70% reading, 70% maths); Wellesley Park Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 67% reading, 72% maths); and Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School (2.5 miles, Good).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Sampford Arundel Community Primary School.
Rockwell Green Church of England Primary SchoolBeech Grove Primary SchoolWellesley Park Primary SchoolIsambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School
What parents say
30 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Sampford Arundel Community Primary School (as of September 2025): 97% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 60% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (60%).
Who goes there
0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 13 pupils (30.2%) received SEN support and 3 (7%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Staffing
Sampford Arundel Community Primary School had 4 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 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 Sampford Arundel Community Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (se-bound), 10 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Somerset (22).
Suspensions and exclusions
Sampford Arundel Community Primary 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; Ofsted Parent View; 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
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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Sampford Arundel is a warm, family-like community where your child will be happy and feel genuinely cared for. The school teaches reading exceptionally well from the start, using phonics systematically so children progress quickly. Staff are ambitious for all pupils and provide a rich curriculum with plenty of exciting learning experiences, from Jurassic Coast trips to developing new skills through sports and competitions.
Key Strengths
- Well-designed curriculum from Reception to Year 6 with clear sequencing of knowledge - especially strong in early reading where children learn phonics systematically
- Strong focus on pupils' personal development, teaching them about different religions, cultures, and healthy relationships
- Excellent pre-school provision with staff who help children develop confident communication and wide vocabulary
- Regular enrichment activities carefully linked to the curriculum, such as visits to the Jurassic Coast
- Supportive school community where pupils feel valued and develop resilience through sporting events and local participation
Areas for Improvement
- In a few subjects, teachers' checks on what pupils have learned do not consistently identify whether pupils have grasped the intended curriculum, meaning some pupils continue with gaps in their knowledge
- School should use assessment more consistently across all subjects to spot and address gaps in pupils' knowledge
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear systems in place to keep pupils safe and well-supported.
Extracurricular Activities
Jurassic Coast visits, sporting events, curriculum tournaments, playground leader roles, local community events
Sampford Arundel Community Primary School is a welcoming and friendly school where pupils are happy, safe, and meet high expectations for achievement and conduct. The school has maintained good standards since its previous inspection in 2019.
At a Glance
30.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
30 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 71% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 57% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 57% to 71% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.5
Avg class size
2
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
73%
Available places
44 pupils
60 places
16 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Wellington
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wellington
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(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
13
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
37.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
43
Total Pupils
27
Boys
16
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
10.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,090
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£9,379
Per pupil
£460k
Total funding
£17k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
2.6%
Persistent absence
38
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Sampford Arundel Community Primary School
Questions parents ask about Sampford Arundel Community Primary School
What are SATs results like at Sampford Arundel Community Primary School?
Of the pupils at Sampford Arundel Community Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 71% reached the expected standard in reading and 57% did so in maths.
What is Sampford Arundel Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sampford Arundel Community Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Sampford Arundel Community Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Sampford Arundel Community 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 Sampford Arundel Community Primary School?
Sampford Arundel Community Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 73% of its 60 places.
How big are the classes at Sampford Arundel Community Primary School?
Classes at Sampford Arundel Community Primary School average 21.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Sampford Arundel Community Primary School?
Sampford Arundel Community Primary School has around 43 pupils on roll. 30% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Sampford Arundel Community Primary School?
4.4% of sessions were missed at Sampford Arundel Community Primary School in 2024/25. 2.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Sampford Arundel Community Primary School?
Apply through Somerset's coordinated admissions process, naming Sampford Arundel Community 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 Sampford Arundel Community Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Somerset is 3 (the median across 307 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Sampford Arundel Community Primary School?
Sampford Arundel Community Primary School is at Sampford Arundel, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9QN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)