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South Petherton Junior School
Ages 7–11138 pupils
South Petherton Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in South Petherton, within the Somerset local authority. The school has around 138 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in South Petherton can view South Petherton Junior School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in South Petherton (TA13 5AG), South Petherton Junior School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2-4%
Expected standard (RWM)-4%
England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)3%
England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake23.1%
Free school meals23.1%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language0.6%
England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.6%
Attendance94.6%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher19.1
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in South Petherton
All schools in South Petherton →South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School0.3 miMerriott Primary SchoolGood · 2.3 miKingsbury Episcopi Primary SchoolGood · 2.3 miMartock Church School2.3 miHinton St George Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 2.7 miNorton Sub Hamdon Church SchoolRequires Improvement · 2.1 mi
See the full area report for TA13 5AG →