Meare Village Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | St Mary's Road Meare Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9SP |
| Phone | 01458860228 |
| Reference Number | 123653 |
Meare Village Primary has been rated as good overall, reflecting a supportive environment established by both pupils and staff. The school’s vision is embraced by the community, fostering a sense of pride and mutual respect among students. The school provides a solid foundation in early reading and mathematics, supported by a broad curriculum. However, it has been over a decade since the last graded inspection, and the recent report highlights a need for clearer quality assurance practices and curriculum sequencing to ensure better learning continuity for students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 99 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.51%
Girls: 49.49% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| 2 | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 4 | 10 | 12 | 22 |
| 5 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| 6 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.9% |
| White, Other | 3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 09 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Jul 2024 | School inspection: |
| 26 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 02 Jul 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Jun 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 26 Sep 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 14 Sep 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong school vision and collaborative culture among pupils and staff.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Good early years provision that prepares children well for future learning.
- Broad curriculum with a focus on inclusivity and respect among pupils.
- Strong leadership from the governing body and new headteacher.
Areas for Improvement
- Inadequate quality assurance of the full curriculum.
- Poor sequencing in parts of the curriculum affecting learning continuity.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 109 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.9 | ||
| Writing | 0.6 | ||
| Maths | -0.2 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 5 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Ashcott Primary School
Ridgeway, Ashcott, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9PP |
2.98 miles |
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St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Benedict Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9EX |
3.09 miles |
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School
High Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9DR |
3.18 miles |
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Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Meadow Lane, Walton, Street, Somerset, BA16 9LA |
3.24 miles |
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Elmhurst Junior School
Elmhurst Lane, Street, Somerset, BA16 0HH |
3.73 miles |
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Hindhayes Infant School
Leigh Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0HB |
3.76 miles |
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Brookside Community Primary School
Brooks Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0PR |
3.97 miles |
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Catcott Primary School
Manor Road, Catcott, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9HD |
4.06 miles |
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Wedmore First School Academy
Blackford Road, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4BS |
4.08 miles |
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Wookey Primary School
Wells Road, Wookey, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1LQ |
4.25 miles |
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Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School
Blackford, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4ND |
4.5 miles |
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Coxley Primary School
Harters Hill Lane, Coxley, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1RD |
4.52 miles |
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Millfield Preparatory School
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4.52 miles |
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Abbot's Way School
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0.31 miles |
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St Dunstan's School
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3 miles |
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Dovecote School
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3.06 miles |
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The Levels School
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3.17 miles |
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Crispin School Academy
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3.48 miles |
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Millfield School
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4.01 miles |
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Avalon School
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4.06 miles |