SchoolScoresDulverton Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Fishers Mead, Dulverton, TA22 9EN
01398 323231 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 3 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
24 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Somerset comparisons use the 110 of its 219 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 109 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 | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 90th highest of 110 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 18% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 81st highest of 110 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 74th highest of 110 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 24% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 66 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 97% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 19 parents who had raised a concern Joint 28th highest of 101 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 68% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 46th highest of 110 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 55%). 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. Somerset figures pool parents at the Somerset 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
17 pupils in this year group.
59% — 2 points above the Somerset average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 59% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 82% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 82% | 70% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit with 8 places for autism; Social, emotional and mental health needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 24th highest of 219 state primary schools in Somerset. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 34.1% | 20.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 16th highest of 219 state primary schools in Somerset. Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 219 state primary schools in Somerset. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.3% | 12.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 149th highest of 219 state primary schools in Somerset. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.3% | 12.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 218th lowest of 219 state primary schools in Somerset. Lower than 0% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.6% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 217th lowest of 219 state primary schools in Somerset. Lower than 0% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 37.8% | 12.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 219th lowest of 219 state primary schools in Somerset. Lower than 0% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 31.8 | 3.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 203rd lowest of 219 state primary schools in Somerset. Lower than 4% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 212th highest of 218 state primary schools in Somerset. Higher than 1% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 9.0 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 214th highest of 219 state primary schools in Somerset. Higher than 1% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 4.9 | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- All Saints CofE VC Infants School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Dulverton Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 3 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Dulverton Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Dulverton Junior School?
92% of the 24 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Dulverton Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 123871.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.