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Council: Somerset

St John and St Francis Church School

Bridgwater, Somerset - TA6 5BP

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Our Trust's RE policy. our School RE procedure and curriculum overview can be viewed by clicking on these links. Please visit St John and St Francis - Religious Education for more information regarding the curriculum.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St John's Church of England Primary School

Wellington, Somerset - TA21 9EJ

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“At St John’s our vision is rooted in our firm belief that we are a community where all members are respected, cherished and valued.”

PrimaryEstablished

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Ofsted: Good

Quality of education: Good

St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome

Frome, Somerset - BA11 1QG

Reception - Year 4 (ages 4-9)

“St John's is a Church of England First School for up to 300 children aged 4 to 9 years in the heart of the busy market town of Frome, and we work closely with 17 other schools in the Frome Learning Partnership.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School

Glastonbury, Somerset - BA6 9DR

Nursery - Year 2 (ages 2-7)

“St. John’s C of E VC Infants’ School; in existence since 1866.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School

Wells, Somerset - BA5 2QL

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“We are a community of Catholic schools together aspiring to give children an all-round education rooted in Christian values in a nurturing environment where they flourish, become lifelong learners and fulfil their potential.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School

Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset - TA8 1LG

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“The children at St Joseph's have explored what makes a good steward and how we can be good stewards in our community. Our Friday liturgy has been focussed on Stewardship to help develop the children's knowledge and understanding.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater

Bridgwater, Somerset - TA6 7EE

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Our school is a special place where every child has the opportunity to grow and develop in God’s love. We challenge each child to achieve high standards through a broad and balanced creative curriculum.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Lawrence's CofE Primary School

Wells, Somerset - BA5 1HL

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Our core values of compassion, courage and perseverance are embedded across the curriculum and we are passionate about providing a wide range of exciting and engaging learning opportunities and experiences for all children in order for them to flourish as individuals and develop their spiritual…”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome

Frome, Somerset - BA11 3AP

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

St Margaret's School, Tintinhull

Yeovil, Somerset - BA22 8PX

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Mary's & St Peter's Church School

Ilminster, Somerset - TA19 9EX

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School

Bridgwater, Somerset - TA6 7LX

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School provides education based on the principles and practices of the Church of England.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Michael's Church of England First School

Minehead, Somerset - TA24 5NY

Year 1 - Year 4 (ages 5-9)

“The school has a set of core Christian values that firmly link with our vision. The values support all children in the school to live out our vision through their learning and relationships in school.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge

Templecombe, Somerset - BA8 0QD

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Our vision for your child is for them to grow and mature in to confident, self- motivated, independent life-long learners who have a genuine desire to be kind, showing God’s love to others whilst developing their skills and talents in all areas of school life both inside and outside the classroom.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvement

St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School

Shepton Mallet, Somerset - BA4 5LA

Year 3 - Year 6 (ages 7-11)

“Our school prayer was originally written by staff and children at St Paul's in 2008. This seeks to encompass are Christian School values and now emulates our school Christian Vision with adaptations made in July 2021.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Peter's Church of England First School

Taunton, Somerset - TA4 4SF

Nursery - Year 4 (ages 2-9)

“Our Voice of Values Council also use the Christian Values for Schools website to help learn and then teach about how each value is distinctively Christian with the aim of helping all of the children in school develop a better understanding of each value's meaning and how it will impact their lives.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Vigor & St John Church School

Radstock, Somerset - BA3 4EX

“At St Vigor and St John School we believe learning is a collaborate activity.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St. Michael's Academy

Yeovil, Somerset - BA21 4JW

Year 3 - Year 6 (ages 7-11)

“Our definition of a core value is a central belief clearly understood and shared by every member of the school community. All members of the school community are involved in ensuring these core values are shared and upheld throughout the school.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Stanchester Academy

Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Somerset - TA14 6UG

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Stanchester Academy is well known for its welcoming atmosphere built on the strong relationships between staff and students. Our academic approach is for every student to enjoy learning.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvement

Staplegrove Church School

Taunton, Somerset - TA2 6UP

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“Our vision was chosen following consultation with pupils, parents, staff and governors where we focused on what makes Staplegrove Church School a special place to learn and grow and how this links with our Christian foundation.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good