Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Waterloo Road Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5HE |
| Reference Number | 123660 |
Shepton Mallet Community Infants’ School & Nursery continues to demonstrate good performance. The school is noted for its caring environment and strong pastoral support, which helps children settle quickly and feel part of a friendly community. The curriculum is engaging and provides a wide range of exciting learning opportunities, preparing children well for their transition to junior school. Leaders are effective in monitoring progress and maintaining close relationships with parents, ensuring overall satisfaction among the school community. At the same time, this is the school's first routine inspection since the pandemic, which provides a significant context for evaluating its current practices.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 204 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.96%
Girls: 48.04% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 27.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 27 | 54 |
| 2 | 26 | 17 | 43 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 63.2% |
| White, Other | 22.1% |
| Asian, Other | 3.9% |
| Indian | 2.9% |
| African | 2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2024 | School inspection |
| 06 Feb 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Dec 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Jun 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Feb 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Oct 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 May 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Nov 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong pastoral support throughout the school
- Exciting curriculum with diverse learning opportunities
- Effective leadership focused on children's needs
- High levels of parental satisfaction reflected in survey responses
- Well-established systems for tracking progress of all pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Occasional lack of immediate adaptation in teaching to address misconceptions
- Some aspects of the wider curriculum lack refined subject content
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 7 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School
Paul Street, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5LA |
0.26 miles |
|
Bowlish Infant School
Bowlish, Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5JQ |
0.56 miles |
|
St Aldhelms Church School
Chelynch Park, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4PL |
1.71 miles |
|
Croscombe Church of England Primary School
Long Street, Croscombe, Wells, Somerset, BA5 3QL |
1.76 miles |
|
Oakhill Church School
Oakhill, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 5AQ |
2.35 miles |
|
Stoke St Michael Primary School
Moonshill Road, Stoke St Michael, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 5LG |
3.36 miles |
|
Evercreech Church of England Primary School
Paradise Crescent, Evercreech, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6EH |
3.41 miles |
|
Horrington Primary School
West Horrington, Wells, Somerset, BA5 3EB |
3.45 miles |
|
All Hallows School
Cranmore Hall, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4SF |
3.84 miles |
|
Stoberry Park School
North Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2TJ |
4.4 miles |
|
St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Lovers Walk, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2QL |
4.66 miles |
|
Ditcheat Primary School
Ditcheat, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6RB |
4.76 miles |
|
St Cuthbert's Church of England Junior School
Keward Avenue, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1TS |
4.92 miles |
|
St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School
Keward Walk, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1TZ |
4.95 miles |
|
St Vigor & St John Church School
Wells Road, Chilcompton, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4EX |
5 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Whitstone
Charlton Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5PF |
0.32 miles |
|
The Mendip School
Edmund Rack Road, Prestleigh, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4FZ |
2.67 miles |
|
Wells Cathedral School
15 The Liberty, Wells, BA5 2ST |
4.45 miles |
|
Downside School
|
4.74 miles |
|
The Blue School
Kennion Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2NR |
4.89 miles |