Spaxton CofE Primary School

About Spaxton CofE Primary School

We are a small, friendly and welcoming rural school nestled in the foothills of the Quantocks. Our ethos of nurturing children and our high ambition for their educational outcomes, is based around our six core values interpreted from Corinthians Chapter 13: protect, trust, have hope, persevere, show courage and respect.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Rachel Rood

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 26 responses • 55.3% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

96.2% positive 3.9% negative

My child feels safe at this school

100% positive

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

84.7% positive 7.7% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

80.8% positive 19.2% negative

My child does well at this school

80.8% positive 15.4% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 26 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

2.1

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

44.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily W

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful School - Nurturing Children"

We have been so impressed with the caring and supportive environment at Spaxton CE Primary School. The teachers are excellent and really know how to bring out the best in each child. Our child has thrived here, making great friends and learning so much.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Oliver B

Parent Jun 15, 2022

5.0

"Excellent Outdoor Learning Opportunities"

As a former parent, I was blown away by the opportunities for outdoor learning at Spaxton CE Primary School. From wellies to waders, the children are encouraged to explore and learn from the beautiful Quantock surroundings. The school's values of protect, trust, have hope, persevere, show courage and respect are truly inspiring.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Sophie M

Parent Mar 20, 2022

4.0

"Some Great Things, But Room for Improvement"

We've had a mixed experience at Spaxton CE Primary School. The school uniform is lovely and the teachers are generally supportive. However, we've found the school's approach to phonics to be a bit hit and miss, and our child has struggled with some of the homework. Still, the school's values of protect, trust, have hope, persevere, show courage and respect are definitely something to get behind.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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