Best 3 Primary schools in Somerset – comparison

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Preston CofE Primary School (Primary) in Yeovil; Huish Primary School (Primary) in Yeovil; Enmore Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Bridgwater — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Preston CofE Primary School, Huish Primary School and Enmore Church of England Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter type located around Yeovil, Somerset and Bridgwater, Somerset. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Preston CofE Primary School), published Jan 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Preston CofE Primary School (Jan 2024). average roll around ≈ 350, combined total ≈ 1,000, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–15–20%; spread across trusts such as Preston Primary Academy Trust and The Huish Academy Trust.

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Attribute	Preston CofE Primary School BA21 3SN	Huish Primary School BA20 1AY	Enmore Church of England Primary School TA5 2DX
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Yeovil Somerset BA21 3SN	Yeovil Somerset BA20 1AY	Bridgwater Somerset TA5 2DX
Latest Ofsted	1 18 Jan 2024	1 1 Mar 2023	1 24 Jan 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	420	420	150
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Preston Primary Academy Trust	The Huish Academy Trust	Somerset (933)
Website	www.prestoncofeprimary.co.uk	www.huishprimary.co.uk	www.enmoreprimaryschool.org
Telephone	01935474538	01935474984	01278671370
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Preston CofE Primary School

BA21 3SN

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 3SN
Ofsted: 1 18 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Preston Primary Academy Trust
Website: www.prestoncofeprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01935474538

Huish Primary School

BA20 1AY

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Yeovil
Somerset
BA20 1AY
Ofsted: 1 1 Mar 2023
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Huish Academy Trust
Website: www.huishprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01935474984

Enmore Church of England Primary School

TA5 2DX

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Bridgwater
Somerset
TA5 2DX
Ofsted: 1 24 Jan 2023
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Somerset (933)
Website: www.enmoreprimaryschool.org
Telephone: 01278671370

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.