SchoolScoresSt Benedict's CofE Voluntary Aided Junior School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Benedict Street, Glastonbury, BA6 9EX
01458 831811 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 3 May 2017.
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 | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 12 January 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
53 pupils in this year group.
57% — about the same as the Somerset average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 75% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 87% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 64% | 70% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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.
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 1st highest of 6 state primary schools in Glastonbury. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 34.4% | 20.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 6 state primary schools in Glastonbury. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 6 state primary schools in Glastonbury. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.2% | 12.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 6 state primary schools in Glastonbury. Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.3% | 12.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 6 state primary schools in Glastonbury. Lower than 48% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Glastonbury. Lower than 51% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.6% | 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 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools in Glastonbury. Higher than 46% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.3 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools in Glastonbury. Higher than 39% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.1 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in Glastonbury. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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 John's CofE Voluntary Controlled Infants School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Elmhurst Junior School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hindhayes Infant School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Brookside Community Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Walton CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Benedict's CofE Voluntary Aided Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Benedict's CofE Voluntary Aided Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 3 May 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 12 January 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Benedict's CofE Voluntary Aided Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 123833.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.