Is Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 4 March 2026 under its report-card framework and graded three areas at Urgent improvement, two at Needs attention and two at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 197th of 209 primary schools in Somerset. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 9% of pupils at Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School

South View, Barwick, Yeovil, BA22 9TH

Local ranking197th of 209 primary schools in Somerset

Ofsted: Needs attentionUpdated

Primary

Phase

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 4 March 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 4 March 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Placed in a category of concern: Special measures.

Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Urgent improvement
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Urgent improvement
Inclusion: Needs attention
Early years: Urgent improvement

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 9.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 64.0%
Writing (Expected): 9.0%
Maths (Expected): 73.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 45.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 101.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 100.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 99.0
Cohort Size: 11

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 65
Boys: 25 (43%)
Girls: 33 (57%)
Capacity: 81 (72% full)
SEND: 26.2%
FSM Eligible: 44.6%
EAL: 3.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 7.7%
SEN Support: 18.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Budget per Pupil: £10,779/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 16.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 90.8%
White Other: 4.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.1%
Black Other: 1.5%

90.8%

White British

4.6%

White Other

3.1%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01935476736

office@barwick.school

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South View

Yeovil, South West

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Administrative

URN: 123718
UKPRN: 10071220
Establishment No.: 2300

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