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Cambian Somerset School
Creech Court, Mill Lane, Creech St Michael, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5PX, Somerset
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
41
Capacity
45
Ages
10–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a small student body of 41, the school offers a tailored educational experience, but it faces challenges in academic performance, as evidenced by a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 4.7 and no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 58% recommending the school, indicating some areas for improvement in communication and support. Limited published data makes it difficult to assess overall effectiveness, but prospective parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating options.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 4.7 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (12 responses)
★★★★★2.5
My child feels safe
75%
My child is happy
75%
Behaviour is good
58%
I'd recommend this school
58%
School supports development
58%
Good range of extra-curricular
50%
School responds to concerns
50%
My child makes good progress
50%
Good range of subjects
50%
School keeps me informed
42%
Progress is communicated
42%
School has high expectations
33%
Location
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51.02306, -3.04339 · TA3 5PX
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN131455
School typeOther independent special school
Frequently asked questions
What is Cambian Somerset School rated by Ofsted?
Cambian Somerset School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Cambian Somerset School a good school?
Cambian Somerset School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Cambian Somerset School?
Based on 12 Ofsted Parent View responses, Cambian Somerset School receives a satisfaction score of 51% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Cambian Somerset School in GCSEs?
Cambian Somerset School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 4.7. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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