Long Sutton CofE Primary School

Type Primary / Voluntary aided school
Age Range 4-11
Religion Church of England
Address Martock Road
Long Sutton
Langport
Somerset
TA10 9NT
Phone 01458241434
Reference Number 123835

Long Sutton CofE Primary School is performing well, being rated as good overall in all inspected areas. The school provides a nurturing environment where pupils feel valued and proud to attend. There are strong relationships between staff and pupils, and the curriculum is designed to promote learning and engagement. Pupils benefit from a variety of enrichment opportunities that foster personal development and leadership skills. This is especially beneficial considering it is the school's first inspection post-COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting their adaptability and commitment to improvement. Parents also express appreciation for the school’s caring approach and emphasis on inclusion.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 102
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 46.08%
Girls: 53.92%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 5.9%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 1%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 24.3

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 4 7 11
2 8 7 15
3 5 9 14
4 5 12 17
5 8 6 14
6 9 6 15

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 94.1%
White, Other 2.9%
Unclassified 2%
Irish 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 30 Jan 2024
Date Report
30 Jan 2024 School inspection:
27 Feb 2018 Short inspection
12 Dec 2013 Full inspection:
18 Oct 2011 Full inspection:
30 Jun 2010 Interim assessment
23 Jan 2007 Full inspection:
08 Oct 2002 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils exhibit pride in their school and demonstrate excellent behaviour.
  • Strong relationships are established between staff and pupils.
  • The school has designed an ambitious and progressive curriculum.
  • Reading is central to the curriculum, enhancing teaching across subjects.
  • Early years provision is strong, supporting smooth transitions for children.
  • Pupils benefit from various enrichment activities that promote personal growth.

Areas for Improvement

  • Some subjects lack precision in identifying key knowledge for pupils, leading to knowledge gaps.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 67%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 7%

Average Scaled Score

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Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 108
Maths 106

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 1
Writing -0.5
Maths 2.1

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 11 0
Third Preference 14 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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