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Primary schools in and near Crewkerne

All 3 primary schools in Crewkerne, and the nearest just outside.

3 schools in Crewkerne

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  2. Maiden Beech Academy

    Crewkerne, TA18 8HG · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Needs attention in 2 areas

    Results well below the Crewkerne average.

    33 first choices, 33 offers made

    Met the standard at 1144%

    Crewkerne 56%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.7%Crewkerne 5.1%
    Pupils
    102
    Pupils per teacher
    15.9
    View school Maiden Beech Academy

  3. Ashlands Church of England Primary School

    Crewkerne, TA18 7AL · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Requires improvement
    • Church of England

    Results below the Crewkerne average.

    12 first choices, 12 offers made

    Met the standard at 1150%

    Crewkerne 56%England 62%

    Days missed
    6.0%Crewkerne 5.1%
    Pupils
    141
    Pupils per teacher
    14.2
    View school Ashlands Church of England Primary School

Just outside Crewkerne

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Crewkerne.

  1. Perrott Hill School Limited

    1.6 miles from Crewkerne · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 13

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –Crewkerne 5.1%
    Pupils
    134
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Perrott Hill School Limited

  2. Merriott Primary School

    2.1 miles from Crewkerne · Academy · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results well below the Crewkerne average, low absence.

    14 first choices, 14 offers made

    Met the standard at 1130%

    Crewkerne 56%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.0%Crewkerne 5.1%
    Pupils
    126
    Pupils per teacher
    15.1
    View school Merriott Primary School
The big picture

How Crewkerne's primary schools spread out

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Met the expected standard at 11

Share of Year 6 pupils reaching the expected level in reading, writing and maths.

Crewkerne 56%England 62%Maiden Beech Academy: 44%Ashlands Church of England Primary School: 50%St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School: 64%0%25%50%75%100%
Primary schools in Crewkerne

Days missed

Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.

Crewkerne average 5.0%St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School: 4.3%Maiden Beech Academy: 4.7%Ashlands Church of England Primary School: 6%0%4%8%12%16%
Primary schools in Crewkerne

Ofsted grades in Crewkerne

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 1 newer or converted school doesn't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 0 of 2
  • Good: 1 of 2
  • Requires improvement: 1 of 2
  • Inadequate: 0 of 2
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Crewkerne

  1. Half or more are faith schools.

    2 of the 3 primary schools in Crewkerne have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. Apply by 15 January.

    Apply to your council for a Reception place starting in September. Offers come out on 16 April.

  3. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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About these schools

Primary schools in Crewkerne, explained

There are 3 primary schools in Crewkerne, teaching 397 children. 0 are run by the council and 3 are academies or free schools.

50% of the mainstream state schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 0 of them are Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

55.9% of pupils in Crewkerne met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at 11, against 62% across England. The gap between schools is wide, from 44% to 64%, which is why it's worth looking school by school.

25.2% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £7,523 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 11.3% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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How many primary schools are in Crewkerne?
There are 3 primary schools in Crewkerne, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best primary schools in Crewkerne?
The highest-ranked primary schools in Crewkerne on Eduscope are St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School, Maiden Beech Academy and Ashlands Church of England Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are primary schools in Crewkerne ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do primary schools in Crewkerne perform at Key Stage 2?
Across primary schools in Crewkerne, 56% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average class size in Crewkerne primary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in Crewkerne is 17:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a primary school in Crewkerne?
When choosing a primary school in Crewkerne, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 3 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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