Best 3 Primary schools in Taunton – comparison

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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: North Curry CofE Primary School (Primary) in Taunton; St Peter's Church of England First School (Primary) in Taunton; Churchstanton Primary School (Primary) in Taunton — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares North Curry CofE Primary School, St Peter's Church of England First School and Churchstanton Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter and community school type located around Taunton, Somerset. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (North Curry CofE Primary School), published Oct 2014. The lowest is 2 (St Peter's Church of England First School), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for St Peter's Church of England First School (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 300, typical FSM 15–20%, range 0–5%–35–40%; spread across trusts such as Richard Huish Trust and BEACON EDUCATION MAT LTD.

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Attribute	North Curry CofE Primary School TA3 6NQ	St Peter's Church of England First School TA4 4SF	Churchstanton Primary School TA3 7RL
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Community school
Location	Taunton Somerset TA3 6NQ	Taunton Somerset TA4 4SF	Taunton Somerset TA3 7RL
Latest Ofsted	1 31 Oct 2014	2 14 May 2024	2 21 Mar 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	175	120	88
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Richard Huish Trust	BEACON EDUCATION MAT LTD	Somerset (933)
Website	www.northcurryschool.co.uk	www.stpeterscofefirstschool.co.uk	churchstanton.somerset.sch.uk
Telephone	01823490423	01984632480	01823601354
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

North Curry CofE Primary School

TA3 6NQ

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Taunton
Somerset
TA3 6NQ
Ofsted: 1 31 Oct 2014
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Richard Huish Trust
Website: www.northcurryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01823490423

St Peter's Church of England First School

TA4 4SF

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Taunton
Somerset
TA4 4SF
Ofsted: 2 14 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: BEACON EDUCATION MAT LTD
Website: www.stpeterscofefirstschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01984632480

Churchstanton Primary School

TA3 7RL

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Taunton
Somerset
TA3 7RL
Ofsted: 2 21 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Somerset (933)
Website: churchstanton.somerset.sch.uk
Telephone: 01823601354

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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.