St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Keward Walk Wells Somerset BA5 1TZ |
| Reference Number | 138942 |
St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School is maintaining its status as a good school, characterized by a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and supported. The school is well-regarded by parents, who appreciate the care and attention their children receive. In classrooms, pupils demonstrate high levels of engagement and commitment to their learning, whilst relationships with staff are strong, fostering a sense of community and belonging among the students. The school's curriculum is broad and ambitious, particularly in reading and mathematics, ensuring that most pupils make good progress.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 172 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.42%
Girls: 50.58% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 14 | 33 |
| 2 | 14 | 27 | 41 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.7% |
| White, Other | 5.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Jun 2023 | School inspection |
| 17 Oct 2017 | Short inspection |
| 08 Jul 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Nov 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as St Cuthbert's Church of England Infants School | |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 30 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
| 09 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy, feel safe, and enjoy their learning.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils contribute to a positive school environment.
- Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- A strong phonics program helps most pupils to read fluently by the end of key stage 1.
- Pupils participate in a diverse range of activities that enrich their education.
- Effective safeguarding measures are in place to protect the welfare of pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- In art and a few other subjects, important knowledge is not fully identified.
- Teaching does not always enable pupils to build on what they already know.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St Cuthbert's Church of England Junior School
Keward Avenue, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1TS |
0.04 miles |
|
St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Lovers Walk, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2QL |
0.65 miles |
|
Stoberry Park School
North Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2TJ |
1.08 miles |
|
Coxley Primary School
Harters Hill Lane, Coxley, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1RD |
1.46 miles |
|
Wookey Primary School
Wells Road, Wookey, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1LQ |
1.71 miles |
|
Horrington Primary School
West Horrington, Wells, Somerset, BA5 3EB |
2.48 miles |
|
Croscombe Church of England Primary School
Long Street, Croscombe, Wells, Somerset, BA5 3QL |
3.19 miles |
|
St Lawrence's CofE Primary School
School Hill, Westbury-sub-Mendip, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1HL |
3.4 miles |
|
Priddy Primary School
Priddy, Wells, Somerset, BA5 3BE |
3.94 miles |
|
West Pennard Church of England Primary School
Church Lane, West Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8NT |
4.36 miles |
|
Bowlish Infant School
Bowlish, Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5JQ |
4.39 miles |
|
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School
High Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9DR |
4.58 miles |
|
Millfield Preparatory School
Edgarley Hall, Glastonbury, BA6 8LD |
4.64 miles |
|
St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Benedict Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9EX |
4.73 miles |
|
Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery
Waterloo Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5HE |
4.95 miles |
|
St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School
Paul Street, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5LA |
4.98 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Blue School
Kennion Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2NR |
0.65 miles |
|
Wells Cathedral School
15 The Liberty, Wells, BA5 2ST |
0.9 miles |
|
St Dunstan's School
Wells Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9BY |
4.32 miles |