St Peter's Church of England First School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-9 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Doniford Road Williton Taunton Somerset TA4 4SF |
| Reference Number | 140645 |
St Peter's Church of England First School is currently rated as good overall, demonstrating considerable improvement since its last inspection. The school is characterized by a nurturing environment where strong relationships between staff and pupils facilitate effective learning. Pupils exhibit confidence and determination, participating actively in both academic and community activities. The school has established a well-sequenced curriculum that begins effectively in early years and promotes a love for reading. However, there are some subjects where the curriculum is not as fully developed, impacting pupils' retention of learning in those areas. Overall, the school is in a stable position, benefiting from the support of its multi-academy trust.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 99 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.52%
Girls: 48.48% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 37.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 22 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| 2 | 16 | 8 | 24 |
| 3 | 5 | 13 | 18 |
| 4 | 12 | 14 | 26 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.9% |
| African | 3% |
| White, Other | 2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
| 08 Dec 2022 | School inspection |
| 07 Feb 2017 | Short inspection |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 06 Mar 2014 | Academy conversion letter |
| 19 Jan 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St Peter's Church of England First School | |
| 19 Jan 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jul 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jul 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
| 08 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- Nurturing environment that supports emotional readiness for learning
- Ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum
- Effective early years provision promoting independence
- Strong reading program fostering fluency and confidence
- Well-understood provision for pupils with SEND
- Positive staff morale and support from leadership
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects in the curriculum are not as well-embedded
- Disparity in community understanding of behaviour management policies
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 4 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School
North Road, Williton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4SW |
0.16 miles |
|
Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery
Liddymore Road, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0EX |
0.67 miles |
|
Old Cleeve Church of England First School
Huish Lane, Washford, Somerset, TA23 0PB |
1.89 miles |
|
Stogumber CofE Primary School
Station Road, Stogumber, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3TQ |
3.16 miles |
| Name | Distance |