SchoolScoresBaltonsborough CofE VC Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE
Ham Street, Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, BA6 8PX
01458 850526 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 15 November 2023. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
27 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Glastonbury comparisons use the 4 of its 6 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 2 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Glastonbury | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Glastonbury. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 90% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Glastonbury. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 89% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Glastonbury. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 23rd highest of 66 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 62% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | – | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 23 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Glastonbury. Higher than 48% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 79% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Glastonbury. Higher than 30% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Glastonbury figures pool parents at the Glastonbury schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
13 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 123740), before it changed to its current form.
62% — 5 points above the Somerset average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 62% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 69% | 70% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Somerset. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 8 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 8 |
| Of those, offered a place | 8 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 12 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 6 state primary schools in Glastonbury. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.3% | 20.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools in Glastonbury. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools in Glastonbury. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.2% | 12.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 6 state primary schools in Glastonbury. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 12.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Glastonbury. Lower than 26% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Glastonbury. Lower than 8% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 22.7% | 12.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 6 state primary schools in Glastonbury. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 6 state primary schools in Glastonbury. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 6th highest of 6 state primary schools in Glastonbury. Higher than 11% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 15.9 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 6 state primary schools in Glastonbury. Higher than 24% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.2 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.
Nearby primary schools
- Butleigh CofE Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Pennard CofE Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Keinton Mandeville Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Baltonsborough CofE VC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Baltonsborough CofE VC Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 15 November 2023.
How did Baltonsborough CofE VC Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Baltonsborough CofE VC Primary School?
85% of the 27 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Baltonsborough CofE VC Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Baltonsborough CofE VC Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 8 families put Baltonsborough CofE VC Primary School as their first choice for 8 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 8 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 151282.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.