# Thurlbear Church of England Primary School — Taunton, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.4/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Steve Gillan

## Contact

- **Address:** Thurlbear Taunton TA3 5BW
- **Phone:** 01823 442277
- **Website:** https://www.thurlbear.somerset.sch.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/taunton/thurlbear-church-of-england-primary-school-9612

## About

Thurlbear Church of England Primary School is a small but thriving school that celebrates the strength found in togetherness. We believe every child is a unique gift, and we are committed to nurturing the whole child—spiritually, emotionally, socially, and academically. Rooted in our Christian foundation, our school values of Thankfulness, Hope, Friendship, and Trust guide everything we do.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Nov 2013
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Nov 2013

## Recent parent reviews

- **3/5** — Good, but not Exceptional: We moved away from the area, so our child no longer attends Thurlbear. Overall, we were happy with the school, but felt it was just average in some areas. The facilities are good and the teachers are nice, but the curriculum could be more engaging for some children. *(Oct 2022)*
- **5/5** — Wonderful School Community!: We have been at Thurlbear for a year now and I couldn't be happier with the whole experience! The school's values of Thankfulness, Hope, Friendship, and Trust are truly evident in everything they do. My child adores their teachers and the facilities are always well-maintained. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Love the Outdoor Learning: My child loves going to Thurlbear and it's great to see them learning through play in the outdoor space. The teachers are all very supportive and the school's Christian values are really important to us as a family. *(Mar 2022)*
- **5/5** — Excellent Education and Care: We've had a fantastic experience at Thurlbear with our child receiving an excellent education and being well cared for by the staff. They love learning and the school's approach to phonics has been particularly effective. *(Feb 2022)*

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