Wiveliscombe Primary School, Taunton

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am delighted to welcome you to our wonderful school. Our aim is to provide the highest academic standards in a safe and caring environment, where our children will develop a love of learning to last throughout their lives. The exciting curriculum will broaden their horizons, giving them a greater sense of themselves and their role in the community."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, cricket, athletics, multi-sports, ukulele, gardening and sewing.

In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Wiveliscombe Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 71% 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 86% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 23 families put Wiveliscombe Primary School as their first choice and 31 named it as one of their preferences, for 23 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Wiveliscombe Primary School are Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School (2.9 miles, Good, 77% reading, 67% maths); Langford Budville Church of England Primary School (3.7 miles, Good, 38% reading, 25% maths); Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School (4 miles, 60% reading, 40% maths); and Stawley Primary School (4.4 miles, Good, 89% reading, 89% maths).

Wiveliscombe Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

4.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 16 pupils (8.4%) received SEN support and 5 (2.6%) 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.

Wiveliscombe Primary School had 14 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 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 Wiveliscombe Primary School.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Northgate (adjacent), 120 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 10 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and weapons possession. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Somerset (22).

Wiveliscombe Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.