Schools in South Petherton

How many schools are there in South Petherton?

South Petherton has 2 open schools.

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools

Which schools in South Petherton are rated Outstanding?

2 schools in South Petherton were rated Outstanding at their most recent graded Ofsted inspection: South Petherton Junior School and South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School. Counting Good as well, 100% of the 2 graded schools here are rated Good or better. Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall grades in September 2024, so these are the grades from each school's last full inspection.

South Petherton Junior SchoolSouth Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School

Source: Ofsted

Do schools in South Petherton have catchment areas?

Most state schools in South Petherton have no fixed catchment boundary. When a school is oversubscribed, Somerset allocates places on its published criteria - usually looked-after children first, then siblings, then home-to-school distance - so the practical cut-off moves each year. Each school's page here shows an estimate of its catchment radius.

How do I apply for a school place in South Petherton?

Apply to Somerset through its coordinated admissions process, even for academies and faith schools. In England the closing date is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.