West Pennard Church of England Primary School

About West Pennard Church of England Primary School

West Pennard Church of England Primary School is a seven class school set in beautiful grounds nestled between the Somerset countryside, Glastonbury Tor and St Nicholas’ Church. We develop resilience, confidence, creativity and independence through our innovative and diverse curriculum; inspiring and motivating everyone to thrive.

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Key Facts

Founded 1843

Head/Principal Tony Wheat

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 30 responses • 13.3% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

90% positive 10% negative

My child feels safe at this school

86.7% positive 10% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

93.3% positive 6.6% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

96.6% positive 3.3% negative

My child does well at this school

93.3% positive 6.6% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 30 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

10.2

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

58.0%

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 Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 20, 2022

5.0

"Love this school!"

My son loves going to West Pennard CE Primary School! He has made so many friends and the teachers are always so kind and supportive. We especially love the after-school clubs - he's done drama and sports and had a fantastic time. We feel really lucky to have such a great school in our village.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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James D Unconfirmed

Parent Mar 15, 2021

5.0

"Excellent education"

My daughter went to West Pennard CE Primary School and had an amazing time. She really thrived in the supportive and inclusive environment, and we were impressed by the creative curriculum and opportunities for extra-curricular activities. We feel that she had a solid foundation for her future success, and we're grateful for the experience she had at the school.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Alicia B Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 25, 2020

4.0

"Mixed feelings"

We've been happy with West Pennard CE Primary School overall, but there have been a few issues with communication and organisation. The teachers are generally great, but sometimes it feels like there's a bit of a lack of structure and routine. That being said, our daughter has had some wonderful experiences, like learning to play the guitar in music class, and we appreciate the school's focus on Christian values and community service.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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