St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School, Glastonbury

In its own words: "Situated in the heart of Glastonbury, we are a school dedicated to educating the whole child, with a broad and balanced skills - based curriculum at the core of what we do."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am Miss Mills, and I am Cat class teacher. I am really looking forward to spending the year getting to know the children and watching them grow here at St Benedict's. St Benedicts is a great school; both my children have very fond memories of their time here. I am a creative person and enjoy all things arty!"

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, cricket, dance, drama, choir, chess, gardening and eco club.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 64% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 71% in Somerset and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 79% in reading and 73% in maths in 2024.

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

Across Somerset, 95% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.

In 2026, families in Somerset lodged 85 appeals against primary school offers; 49 reached a hearing and 2 succeeded (4.1% of those heard).

The nearest other state primary schools to St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School are St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School (0.2 miles, Good); Elmhurst Junior School (1.5 miles); Hindhayes Infant School (1.8 miles, Good); and Brookside Community Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 61% reading, 67% maths).

8.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (80%) and Mixed (7%).

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Town Hall (n-bound), 150 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 120 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Somerset (22), as is usual near a town centre.

St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School are St Dunstan's School (0.4 miles) and Crispin School Academy (1.3 miles).