St Vigor & St John Church School, Radstock
St Vigor & St John Church School is a primary school for pupils aged 0 to 11 in Radstock, part of The Bath and Wells Diocesan Academies Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 13 schools in Radstock with published results, and 3,012th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- 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
St Vigor & St John Church School in detail
Results
In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at St Vigor & St John Church School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 71% in Somerset and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 100% in reading and 100% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Vigor & St John Church School
For September 2026 entry, 33 families put St Vigor & St John Church School as their first choice and 53 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 4 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Vigor & St John Church School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Vigor & St John Church School are Norton Hill Primary School (1.3 miles, Outstanding); St Benedict's Catholic Primary School (1.7 miles); Longvernal Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 93% reading, 81% maths); and St John's CofE Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 82% reading, 84% maths).
St Vigor & St John Church School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.
Norton Hill Primary SchoolSt Benedict's Catholic Primary SchoolLongvernal Primary SchoolSt John's CofE Primary School
The trust
St Vigor & St John Church School is one of 46 schools run by The Bath and Wells Diocesan Academies Trust, an academy trust.
All 46 schools in The Bath and Wells Diocesan Academies Trust
Who goes there
12.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 27 pupils (12.8%) received SEN support and 5 (2.4%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
St Vigor & St John Church School had 15 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 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 St Vigor & St John Church School.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Redan Inn (s-bound), 140 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Vigor & St John Church School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Vigor & St John Church School are Norton Hill Academy (1.7 miles) and Somervale Secondary School (1.8 miles).
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); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2022 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Early years.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
12.8%
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 declined from 100% to 84% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 100% to 88% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 84% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.1
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
31.0
KS2
7
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from St Vigor & St John Church School
Sporting World holiday club
29 Sep 2026
Wells Blue Open Day
17 Sep 2026
Flu Vaccination
15 Sep 2026
Messy Church
14 Sep 2026
Open Days
10 Sep 2026
Clubs
10 Sep 2026
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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
- 1
- 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, 1 serious and 0 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.
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Your chances of a place at St Vigor & St John Church School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
213 pupils
210 places
3 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Radstock
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Radstock
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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
27
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
15.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
211
Total Pupils
115
Boys
96
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
15
Teachers
14.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,199
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,955
Per pupil
£1162k
Total funding
£35k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
8.6%
Persistent absence
187
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
St Vigor & St John Church School
Questions parents ask about St Vigor & St John Church School
What are SATs results like at St Vigor & St John Church School?
Of the pupils at St Vigor & St John Church School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 84% reached the expected standard in reading and 88% did so in maths.
What is St Vigor & St John Church School's Ofsted rating?
St Vigor & St John Church School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2007 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for St Vigor & St John Church School?
No fixed boundary. When St Vigor & St John Church 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 St Vigor & St John Church School?
St Vigor & St John Church School was full in 2025, at 101% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at St Vigor & St John Church School?
Classes at St Vigor & St John Church School average 30.1 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Vigor & St John Church School?
St Vigor & St John Church School has around 211 pupils on roll. 13% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Vigor & St John Church School?
4.4% of sessions were missed at St Vigor & St John Church School in 2024/25. 8.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Vigor & St John Church School?
Apply through Somerset's coordinated admissions process, naming St Vigor & St John Church 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 St Vigor & St John Church 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, 1 serious and 0 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 St Vigor & St John Church School?
St Vigor & St John Church School is at Wells Road, Chilcompton, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4EX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)