SchoolScoresMaiden Beech Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE TRUST
Lyme Road, Crewkerne, TA18 8HG
0146072677 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 3 February 2026 , published 26 March 2026.
In short: 5 expected, 2 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
37 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Somerset comparisons use the 15 of its 219 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 204 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 7th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 36% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 82% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 10th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 24% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 86% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 5th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 41% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 73% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 30 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 42% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 69% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 12 parents of children with SEND Joint 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 37% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 53% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 7th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 41% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 80% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 44%). 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
| Measure | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | Not published | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | Not published | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | Not published | 70% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 103 | 105 |
"Not published": No figure published.
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, over time
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| 44% | Not published | Not published |
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 | 33 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 33 |
| Of those, offered a place | 33 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 50 |
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 5 state primary schools in Crewkerne. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.0% | 20.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools in Crewkerne. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 5 state primary schools in Crewkerne. Higher than 11% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.2% | 12.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 4th highest of 5 state primary schools in Crewkerne. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 12.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 5 state primary schools in Crewkerne. Lower than 58% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 5 state primary schools in Crewkerne. Lower than 65% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.3% | 12.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 5 state primary schools in Crewkerne. Lower than 32% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.4 | 3.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 3rd lowest of 5 state primary schools in Crewkerne. Lower than 34% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools in Crewkerne. Higher than 11% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 15.9 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools in Crewkerne. Higher than 32% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.7 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Crewkerne. Higher than 80% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 22.9% | 15.7%* | 14.4%* |
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; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ashlands CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Haselbury Plucknett CofE Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Merriott Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 30% met expected standard (KS2)
- Parrett and Axe CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2022 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hinton St George CofE Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Maiden Beech Academy's Ofsted rating?
Maiden Beech Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 3 February 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 5 expected, 2 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Maiden Beech Academy do in its SATs?
DfE didn't publish this figure for 2024/25. No figure published.
Would parents recommend Maiden Beech Academy?
89% of the 37 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Maiden Beech Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Maiden Beech Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 33 families put Maiden Beech Academy as their first choice for 33 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 33 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 137118.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.