Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | South Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3AF |
| Phone | 01823284128 |
| Reference Number | 144985 |
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School has demonstrated a good overall effectiveness in its recent inspection, transitioning from a previous grade of requires improvement. The school fosters a positive, family-like atmosphere where strong relationships are evident among pupils and staff. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, with particular strengths in early years education and the support provided to pupils who require additional assistance. However, there are areas for improvement, particularly in the use of assessment to effectively monitor pupil learning and in better accommodating the needs of some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 398 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.26%
Girls: 48.74% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 25.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 16 | 45 |
| 2 | 26 | 34 | 60 |
| 3 | 21 | 15 | 36 |
| 4 | 32 | 32 | 64 |
| 5 | 30 | 35 | 65 |
| 6 | 34 | 30 | 64 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 64.6% |
| White, Other | 9.3% |
| African | 8.5% |
| Indian | 6.3% |
| Unclassified | 3.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 19 Nov 2019 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy strong, positive relationships with each other and staff.
- The school provides a broad and ambitious curriculum with careful sequencing.
- There is a strong focus on developing children's language and communication skills in early years.
- Most pupils demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning and take pride in their achievements.
- Parents speak highly of the individualized care their children receive.
- Pupils participate enthusiastically in a range of extracurricular activities.
- Effective arrangements for safeguarding are in place.
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not always use assessment effectively to identify pupil learning.
- Some pupils with SEND do not achieve well enough due to inadequate curriculum adaptations.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | ||
| Maths | 101 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.1 | ||
| Writing | -0.2 | ||
| Maths | -3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 18 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 15 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St George's Catholic School
The Mount, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3NR |
0.23 miles |
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St James Church School
Cranmer Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1XU |
0.28 miles |
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Holway Park Community Primary School
Shakespeare Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2JA |
0.62 miles |
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North Town Academy
Staplegrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1DF |
0.71 miles |
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Blackbrook Primary School
Ashbourne Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2RA |
0.81 miles |
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Minerva Primary School
Outer Circle, Somerset, Taunton, TA1 2BU |
0.81 miles |
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St Andrew's Church School
Grove Terrace, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6HA |
0.89 miles |
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Parkfield Primary School
Parkfield Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4RT |
0.9 miles |
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Priorswood Primary School
Wedlands, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7AD |
0.99 miles |
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Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton
Henderson Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4TU |
1.25 miles |
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Taunton Preparatory School
Staplegrove Road, Taunton, TA2 6AE |
1.27 miles |
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Nerrols Primary School and Nursery
Nerrols Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8GS |
1.44 miles |
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Lyngford Park Primary School
Bircham Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8EX |
1.48 miles |
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Wellsprings Primary School
Crowcombe Road, Wellsprings Primary School, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7NF |
1.48 miles |
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Bishops Hull Primary School
Bishops Hull Hill, Bishops Hull, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5EB |
1.72 miles |
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Staplegrove Church School
Hudson Way, Staplegrove, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6UP |
1.73 miles |
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Trull Church of England VA Primary School
Church Road, Trull, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7JZ |
1.77 miles |
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Orchard Grove Primary School
Egremont Road, Taunton, TA3 7FD |
1.84 miles |
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Ruishton Church of England School
Newlands Road, Ruishton, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5JZ |
2.11 miles |
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King's College Prep
Pyrland, Taunton, TA2 8AA |
2.13 miles |
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Silver Bridge School
54 Silver Street, Taunton, Somerset, Somerset, TA1 3DL |
0.12 miles |
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King's College Taunton
South Road, Taunton, TA1 3LA |
0.2 miles |
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Richard Huish College
South Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3DZ |
0.4 miles |
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Bishop Fox's School
Bishop Fox Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3HQ |
0.54 miles |
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The Castle School
Wellington Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5AU |
1.06 miles |
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The Sky Academy
Pickeridge Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7HW |
1.1 miles |
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Queen's College
Trull Road, Taunton, TA1 4QS |
1.25 miles |
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Taunton School
Staplegrove Road, Taunton, TA2 6AD |
1.27 miles |
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Selworthy Special School
Selworthy Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8HD |
1.4 miles |
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Park House School
277 Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7AX |
1.5 miles |
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Pyrland School
Cheddon Road, Taunton, TA2 7QP |
1.65 miles |
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Monkton Wood Academy
School Road, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8PD |
2.03 miles |
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Cambian Somerset School
Creech Court, Mill Lane, Creech St Michael, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5PX |
2.31 miles |
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Somerset Progressive School
Bath House Farm, West Hatch, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5RH |
3.66 miles |