Compare Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School and Maiden Beech Academy and St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School

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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: Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Crewkerne; Maiden Beech Academy (Primary) in Crewkerne; St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Crewkerne — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School, Maiden Beech Academy and St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter type located around Crewkerne, Somerset. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School), published Oct 2014. The most recent inspection on record is for Maiden Beech Academy (Mar 2022). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 300, typical FSM 25–30%, range 20–25%–30–35%; spread across trusts such as QUANTOCK EDUCATION TRUST and BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE TRUST.

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Attribute	Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School TA18 7RQ	Maiden Beech Academy TA18 8HG	St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School TA18 8AS
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7RQ	Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8HG	Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8AS
Latest Ofsted	2 2 Oct 2014	2 27 Mar 2022	2 14 Jan 2013
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	60	420	210
Capacity utilisation	Near 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	QUANTOCK EDUCATION TRUST	BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE TRUST	QUANTOCK EDUCATION TRUST
Website	www.haselburyplucknettschool.co.uk	www.maidenbeechprimary.org	www.st-bartholomews.somerset.sch.uk
Telephone	0146072833	0146072677	0146072829
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School

TA18 7RQ

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Crewkerne
Somerset
TA18 7RQ
Ofsted: 2 2 Oct 2014
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: QUANTOCK EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.haselburyplucknettschool.co.uk
Telephone: 0146072833

Maiden Beech Academy

TA18 8HG

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Crewkerne
Somerset
TA18 8HG
Ofsted: 2 27 Mar 2022
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE TRUST
Website: www.maidenbeechprimary.org
Telephone: 0146072677

St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School

TA18 8AS

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Crewkerne
Somerset
TA18 8AS
Ofsted: 2 14 Jan 2013
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: QUANTOCK EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.st-bartholomews.somerset.sch.uk
Telephone: 0146072829

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.