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St Aldhelms Church School
Chelynch Park, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4PL, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.8 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
167
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a KS2 expected achievement rate of 64% in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school performs above the national average, placing it in the top 52% of schools. However, it has been rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, indicating areas that need development. The school serves a small community of 167 pupils, which may foster a close-knit environment, though the overall LocaleIQ score suggests it faces challenges compared to other institutions.
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Last inspected: 3 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.6%
White Other7.2%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
Black African1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Location
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51.18850, -2.50681 · BA4 4PL
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN150030
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.staldhelms.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Aldhelms Church School rated by Ofsted?
St Aldhelms Church School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 November 2021.
Is St Aldhelms Church School a good school?
St Aldhelms Church School scores 7.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% 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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