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Nursery (incl. primary schools with a nursery)
Council: Somerset

Reckleford Infant School and Nursery

Yeovil, Somerset - BA21 4ET

Nursery - Year 2 (ages 2-7)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Ruishton Church of England School

Taunton, Somerset - TA3 5JZ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“We are a founding member of The Oak Partnership Trust, formed in January 2019, and are proud to be a Church of England School.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

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Sampford Arundel Community Primary School

Wellington, Somerset - TA21 9QN

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Sampford Arundel Primary School is a small village school where each member of our whole community feels like family. Our staff are committed to the development of learning and supporting skills through every aspect of our children’s lives.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery

Shepton Mallet, Somerset - BA4 5HE

Nursery - Year 2 (ages 2-7)

“The Nursery Class at Shepton Mallet Infants’ School and Nursery has strong links with the main school. This means we have a unique opportunity to provide a smooth transition in to a mainstream school environment.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Shipham Church of England First School

Winscombe, Somerset - BS25 1TX

Nursery - Year 4 (ages 2-9)

“We are a small team and aim to work closely with our families and community to enable the development of the whole child, focusing on their emotional, spiritual and moral as well as academic development.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School

South Petherton, Somerset - TA13 5DY

Nursery - Year 2 (ages 2-7)

“At our Church School and Pre-School, we aim to provide a welcoming atmosphere where staff and children work together to create a happy, secure, caring and stimulating environment. This is created in partnership with church representatives, parents, governors, and the wider community.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

St Aldhelms Church School

Shepton Mallet, Somerset - BA4 4PL

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“At St Aldhelm’s, we seek to help all our children achieve their full potential. We aim to instil a love of learning and encourage children to value themselves and each other as unique individuals.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School

Wells, Somerset - BA5 1TZ

Nursery - Year 2 (ages 2-7)

“The children learn a new value and its meaning each half term through Collective Worship, Bible stories and children’s own experiences. The children were asked what they thought the meaning of our Christian values were, here are some of their answers:”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St Dubricius Church of England VA School

Minehead, Somerset - TA24 8QJ

Nursery - Year 4 (ages 2-9)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St James Church School

Taunton, Somerset - TA1 1XU

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Our school is a fully inclusive school and is widely recognised as offering great support for both children and parents. 'Pupils with SEND are well supported. The school identifies the additional needs of pupils with SEND quickly.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

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'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 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 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

Stawley Primary School

Wellington, Somerset - TA21 0HH

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“We aim for each class of children to take part in a-topic-appropriate trip once a term. The knowledge gained by visiting an appropriate location makes a huge difference to the children’s learning.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Stogursey Church of England Primary School

Bridgwater, Somerset - TA5 1PR

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“We are a small, rural Church of England school located in the village of Stogursey in the heart of the Quantock Hills in Somerset. Our focus is on providing exciting learning expeditions for our children that builds their character and encourages active involvement in our local community.”

PrimarySince 2019Ofsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Stoke St Michael Primary School

Radstock, Somerset - BA3 5LG

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“We aim for the children in our school to be happy, safe, enjoy learning and achieve their full potential. Everyone, not just the children, see themselves as part of an effective learning community working hard to achieve excellence.”

PrimaryNew schoolOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

The Redstart Primary School

Chard, Somerset - TA20 1SD

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Year 5 pupils at Redstart Primary School have stepped back in time by dressing up as Victorian children and discovering what life was like during the era. The special learning experience gave pupils the opportunity to explore the past in an engaging and memorable way.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Timberscombe Church of England First School

Minehead, Somerset - TA24 7TY

Nursery - Year 4 (ages 2-9)

“As a federation of first and primary schools, we are dedicated to providing a high-quality, private school level education in a public school setting for all students, regardless of their background or abilities.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good