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St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School
Paul Street, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5LA, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.7 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
326
Capacity
297
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 72% nationally. While 56% of pupils achieve the expected level in these subjects, only 7% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Parent satisfaction appears positive, contributing to a supportive community environment.
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Last inspected: 3 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.8%
White Other19.3%
Mixed Other1.5%
Gypsy/Roma1.2%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Indian0.3%
Other0.3%
Location
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51.18931, -2.54576 · BA4 5LA
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN123783
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School rated by Ofsted?
St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 October 2023.
Is St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School a good school?
St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School scores 36.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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