Stoke St Michael Primary School, Radstock

In its own words: "At Stoke St Michael Primary School, our Vision and Values lies in our deep-rooted generational ties, our close-knit community, and our commitment to fostering the growth and development of each child in a nurturing environment. Our approach is akin to the journey of a bird taking flight-emphasizing collaboration, support, and the potential for each child to soar."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It gives me great pleasure on behalf of all the staff, children, parents and partners to warmly welcome you Stoke St Michael Primary School and Bluebells Nursery. We are a proud primary school just outside of Shepton Mallet. We also have Bluebells, our pre-school on site, and the primary school ranges from Reception to Year 6."

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care.

In 2025, 50% of Year 6 pupils at Stoke St Michael Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 33% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 71% in Somerset and 77% and 75% across England.

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

For September 2026 entry, 8 families put Stoke St Michael Primary School as their first choice and 9 named it as one of their preferences, for 7 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Stoke St Michael Primary School are Oakhill Church School (1.7 miles, Requires improvement, 84% reading, 58% maths); Leigh On Mendip School (1.9 miles, Good, 90% reading, 70% maths); Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School (1.9 miles, Requires improvement, 88% reading, 81% maths); and St Aldhelms Church School (2.6 miles, 77% reading, 73% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Stoke St Michael Primary School.

Stoke St Michael Primary School is one of 23 schools run by Wessex Learning Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

3.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

Stoke St Michael Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 8 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 Stoke St Michael Primary School.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Eldmere House (e-bound), 280 metres away.

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

Stoke St Michael Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.