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Thurlbear Church of England Primary School
Thurlbear, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5BW, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.7 / 100
Top 6%
Better than 94% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
203
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school boasts 76% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 21% nationally. The school also enjoys a high LocaleIQ score, indicating a strong community reputation and support. However, only 10% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more able learners.
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Last inspected: 27 November 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 76% | Top 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.6%
Gypsy/Roma2.5%
White Other1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Location
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50.98374, -3.04788 · TA3 5BW
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN123849
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Thurlbear Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Thurlbear Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 November 2013.
Is Thurlbear Church of England Primary School a good school?
Thurlbear Church of England Primary School scores 93.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 6% 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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