West Coker CofE VC Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | High Street West Coker Yeovil Somerset BA22 9AS |
| Phone | 01935862568 |
| Reference Number | 123821 |
West Coker CofE VC Primary School is performing well overall, maintaining a good standard of education, behavior, and personal development. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils demonstrate strong relationships, high expectations, and eagerness to learn. Notably, the school has made significant improvements since the last inspection, effectively addressing prior areas of concern. This small school offers a diverse range of clubs and activities, supporting both personal and social development, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 28 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.57%
Girls: 46.43% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 57.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 14 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 18 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 5 | 5 | Unknown | 5 |
| 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.1% |
| White & Asian | 10.7% |
| White, Other | 7.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 14 Mar 2023 | School inspection |
| 12 Jan 2017 | Short inspection |
| 20 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Mar 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 16 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 27 May 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy strong relationships with adults and peers.
- The school has high expectations for all pupils.
- Pupils behave very well both in classrooms and during playtime.
- The curriculum is designed to support mixed-age teaching effectively.
- Strong focus on reading with effective early reading interventions.
- Pupils with SEND receive well-targeted support.
- Investment in pastoral care helps pupils with emotional needs.
- Wide range of extracurricular clubs available to pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Some curriculum areas lack clarity on essential knowledge to learn and remember.
- Attendance and reduction of persistent absence need improvement.
- Safeguarding actions sometimes lack necessary oversight.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 4 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
East Coker Community Primary School
East Coker, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 9HY |
1.45 miles |
|
Holy Trinity Church School
Lime Tree Avenue, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2PW |
1.86 miles |
|
Kingfisher Primary School
Kingfisher Drive, Houndstone, Yeovil, BA22 8FJ |
1.89 miles |
|
All Saints Church School
Ladies Walk, Yeovil Road, Yeovil, Somerset, TA15 6XG |
2.21 miles |
|
Preston CofE Primary School
The Toose, Abbey Manor Park, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3SN |
2.3 miles |
|
Oaklands Primary School
Preston Grove, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2DU |
2.5 miles |
|
Huish Primary School
Carisbrooke Gardens, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1AY |
2.8 miles |
|
Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School
South View, Barwick, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 9TH |
2.83 miles |
|
West Chinnock Church School
Scotts Way, West Chinnock, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7PU |
2.96 miles |
|
Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School
North Street, Haselbury Plucknett, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7RQ |
3.12 miles |
|
St Gildas Catholic Primary School
Mary Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4EG |
3.18 miles |
|
Norton Sub Hamdon Church School
New Road, Norton Sub Hamdon, Stoke-Sub-Hamdon, Somerset, TA14 6SF |
3.23 miles |
|
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery
Eastland Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4ET |
3.33 miles |
|
Milford Infants' School
Glenthorne Avenue, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4PG |
3.46 miles |
|
Chilthorne Domer Church School
Main Street, Chilthorne Domer, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8RD |
3.49 miles |
|
Milford Junior School
Glenthorne Avenue, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4PG |
3.51 miles |
|
Castle Primary School
Castle Street, Stoke-Sub-Hamdon, Somerset, TA14 6RE |
3.56 miles |
|
St. Michael's Academy
Grass Royal, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4JW |
3.58 miles |
|
Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy
St. Michaels Avenue, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4LD |
3.64 miles |
|
St Margaret's School, Tintinhull
School Close, Tintinhull, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8PX |
3.81 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Preston School Academy
Monks Dale, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3JD |
2.35 miles |
|
Westfield Academy
Westfield Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3DB |
2.76 miles |
|
Stanchester Academy
East Stoke, Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Somerset, TA14 6UG |
2.91 miles |
|
Yeovil College
Mudford Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4DR |
3.06 miles |
|
Fiveways Special School
Victoria Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5AZ |
3.9 miles |
|
Buckler's Mead School
1 St. Johns Road, Yeovil, BA21 4NH |
3.91 miles |
|
Fairmead School
Mudford Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4NZ |
4 miles |
|
Hill View School
Main Street, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6GD |
4.35 miles |
|
Wadham School
Yeovil Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7NT |
4.63 miles |