Is Thurlbear Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 2 May 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 27th of 209 primary schools in Somerset. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Thurlbear Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 76% of pupils at Thurlbear Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Thurlbear Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Thurlbear Church of England 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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Thurlbear Church of England Primary School

Thurlbear, Taunton, TA3 5BW

Local ranking27th of 209 primary schools in Somerset

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

5-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 2 May 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 76.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 10.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 90.0%
Writing (Expected): 79.0%
Maths (Expected): 90.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 90.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 109.0
Cohort Size: 29

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 203
Boys: 106 (50%)
Girls: 104 (50%)
Capacity: 210 (100% full)
SEND: 14.3%
FSM Eligible: 7.4%
EAL: 1.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.9%
SEN Support: 10.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.5
Budget per Pupil: £6,406/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 3.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 94.5%
Gypsy/Roma: 2.5%
White Other: 1.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.5%
Black African: 0.5%
Black Other: 0.5%

94.5%

White British

2.5%

Gypsy/Roma

1.5%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01823442277

office@thurlbearprimaryschool.co.uk

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Thurlbear

Taunton, South West

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Administrative

URN: 123849
UKPRN: 10076308
Establishment No.: 3436

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