Trull Church of England VA Primary School, Taunton
Trull Church of England VA Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Taunton. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 36 schools in Taunton with published results, and 247th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.4 first-choice applications for every place. It was 84% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Somerset (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Trull Church of England VA Primary School in detail
Trull Church of England VA Primary School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include choir and orchestra.
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 97% of Year 6 pupils at Trull Church of England VA Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 97% 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 (100% in reading, 94% in maths).
Getting a place at Trull Church of England VA Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 41 families put Trull Church of England VA Primary School as their first choice and 100 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.4 first choices for every place. 11 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Trull Church of England VA Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Trull Church of England VA Primary School are Orchard Grove Primary School (0.8 miles); Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton (1 mile, Good, 86% reading, 81% maths); Parkfield Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 73% reading, 73% maths); and St George's Catholic School (1.6 miles, Good, 81% reading, 69% maths).
Trull Church of England VA Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Orchard Grove Primary SchoolBishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, TauntonParkfield Primary SchoolSt George's Catholic School
Who goes there
7.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 6.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 27 pupils (11.1%) received SEN support and 4 (1.6%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Taunton Rail Station, about 2.2 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is All Saints Church (e-bound), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Trull Church of England VA Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 14 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, other theft and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Somerset (22).
Suspensions and exclusions
Trull Church of England VA Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Trull Church of England VA Primary School are Bishop Fox's School (1.4 miles) and The Castle School (1.6 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; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; 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 November 2022 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
7.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 97% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 97% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 89% to 82% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.5
Avg class size
24.0
Infant (KS1)
37.0
KS2
8
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Trull Church of England VA Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Trull Church of England VA Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Trull Church of England VA Primary School is in Somerset; for families living there:
Apply to Somerset for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
2 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
Your chances of a place at Trull Church of England VA Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
84%
Available places
251 pupils
300 places
49 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Taunton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Taunton
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(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
27
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
12.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
244
Total Pupils
116
Boys
128
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
15
Teachers
16.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,985
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,974
Per pupil
£1356k
Total funding
£27k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.3%
Overall absence
4.1%
Persistent absence
221
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
Trull Church of England VA Primary School
Questions parents ask about Trull Church of England VA Primary School
What are SATs results like at Trull Church of England VA Primary School?
Of the pupils at Trull Church of England VA Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 97% reached the expected standard in reading and 97% did so in maths.
What is Trull Church of England VA Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Trull Church of England VA Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2007 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Trull Church of England VA Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Trull Church of England VA 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 Trull Church of England VA Primary School?
Trull Church of England VA Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 84% of its 300 places.
How big are the classes at Trull Church of England VA Primary School?
Classes at Trull Church of England VA Primary School average 30.5 pupils (2025/26). 4 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Trull Church of England VA Primary School?
Trull Church of England VA Primary School has around 244 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Trull Church of England VA Primary School?
3.3% of sessions were missed at Trull Church of England VA Primary School in 2024/25. 4.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Trull Church of England VA Primary School?
Apply through Somerset's coordinated admissions process, naming Trull Church of England VA 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 Trull Church of England VA Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 2 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 Trull Church of England VA Primary School?
Trull Church of England VA Primary School is at Church Road, Trull, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7JZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)