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Council: Somerset

North Cadbury Church of England Primary School

Yeovil, Somerset - BA22 7DE

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Guided by our Christian foundation, we encourage every child to recognise their unique gifts and talents, develop a love of learning and grow into compassionate, courageous and responsible citizens.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

North Curry CofE Primary School

Taunton, Somerset - TA3 6NQ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“North Curry C of E Primary School is a church school and as such, our principle beliefs and values are derived from the foundation of the Church of England.”

PrimaryEstablished

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Ofsted: Not judged

Quality of education: Good

North Newton Community Primary School

Bridgwater, Somerset - TA7 0BG

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At North Newton, we are all fully committed to providing the best possible provision for our children, regardless of ability or specific need.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

North Petherton Primary School

Bridgwater, Somerset - TA6 6LU

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At North Petherton Community Primary School our priority is to develop a love of learning, inspired by high quality teaching.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

North Town Academy

Taunton, Somerset - TA1 1DF

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“At North Town Nursery we aim to offer children the best care and education possible.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Northgate Primary School

Bridgwater, Somerset - TA6 3EU

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

PrimarySince 2017Ofsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Norton Fitzwarren Church School

Taunton, Somerset - TA2 6TB

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“As a church school, we are keen to promote a Christian ethos within our community and to give the children some insight into the spiritual dimension of life. Our school values are integral to everything we do in our school.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Norton St Philip Church of England First School

Bath, Somerset - BA2 7LU

Reception - Year 4 (ages 4-9)

“Our Christian vision is to ignite a creative spark; illuminating new possibilities, hidden potential and big dreams, enabling each and every child to embark on a unique adventure towards life in all its fullness (John 10:10).”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Norton Sub Hamdon Church School

Stoke-Sub-Hamdon, Somerset - TA14 6SF

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Throughout the school year, we celebrate our values during collective worship and explore them in all areas of our curriculum. Most importantly, we carry them out in everything we do and they are embedded into the life of the school.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Nunney First School

Frome, Somerset - BA11 4NE

Reception - Year 4 (ages 4-9)

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Oake, Bradford and Nynehead VC Primary

Taunton, Somerset - TA4 1AZ

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“The Elementary Education Act of 1870 stipulated that in any parish where there were more children than places at the national school, a school board would be established to ensure all children had the opportunity of an education and a new board school to be created.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvement

Oakfield Academy

Frome, Somerset - BA11 4JF

Year 5 - Year 8 (ages 9-13)

“Our aim is to enable every pupil at the Academy to achieve their full academic potential, to nurture and encourage each of them to become a well-rounded person with a lifelong love of learning, able to build positive relationships and be a happy, confident member of the community.”

Middle deemed secondaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Oakhill Church School

Radstock, Somerset - BA3 5AQ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“The vision for Oakhill Church School is under-pinned by our 12 Christian values, which guide how the community relates to each other, and our environment. These Christian values can also be seen as common values, held equally by members of different faiths and no faith alike.”

PrimarySince 2015Ofsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Oaklands Primary School

Yeovil, Somerset - BA20 2DU

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Our school has 14 mainstream classes and 2 specialist classes for children with autism (The Oaklands Centre). Attainment has been consistently ‘good’ for the last five years.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Old Cleeve Church of England First School

Washford, Somerset - TA23 0PB

Nursery - Year 4 (ages 3-9)

“The spirit and heart of our very special community ensures the inclusion of every pupil across all ages and ability.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Orchard Grove Primary School

Taunton, Somerset - TA3 7FD

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Orchard Grove School is based on the Orchard Grove development and children have the added advantage of the school being part of the Blackdown Education Partnership.”

PrimaryNew schoolNo rating on record

Othery Village School

Bridgwater, Somerset - TA7 0PX

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Our ethos is "To be the best we can be", whilst developing a love of learning and inspiring our children to become life-long learners. Our high standards for teaching and learning, our broad and balanced curriculum and wide range of enrichment opportunities help ensure that our children flourish.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Otterhampton Primary School

Bridgwater, Somerset - TA5 2QS

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary

Wincanton, Somerset - BA9 9DH

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Being part of The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust enables Our Lady's to be in a community of Catholic schools where children receive an all-round education rooted in Christian values in a nurturing environment where they can flourish and become lifelong learners and fulfil their potential.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvement

Parkfield Primary School

Taunton, Somerset - TA1 4RT

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Parkfield Primary School we believe each child should have the right to reach their full potential in all aspects of the school curriculum and be provided with an education appropriate to the world beyond the classroom.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good