Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
South Street, Taunton, TA1 3AFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Taunton for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. It ranks 26th of 35 primary schools in Taunton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 September 2023, report published 8 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 September 2023
Pupils enjoy positive relationships with each other and with staff. They say the school is like 'one big family', which includes the school dog and pet tortoise. Parents speak highly of the school. They value the individual care that their children receive. The school has raised its expectations of pupils' behaviour. Most pupils now live up to these. For example, pupils are keen to be the 'walkers of the week', awarded for moving around the school calmly. The school deals with low-level disruption well so that pupils learn successfully. Pupils know and understand the school's values. They are eager to share their pledge to be kind and compassionate, for example. Pupils appreciate the range of extra-curricular opportunities that the school provides. They take part enthusiastically in clubs, such as chess, cheerleading and gymnastics. Pupils learn how to be active citizens. For example, they vote for 'class champions' and give presentations about important topics, such as equality. Pupils learn how to keep safe and how to take care of each other. For instance, they enjoyed learning first aid by practising putting bandages on their teddy bears.
What the school should improve
- The school does not use assessment effectively enough. As a result, pupils do not always securely learn the knowledge and skills they need for future learning. The school and the trust should ensure that they check whether pupils have learned the curriculum as intended.
- The school does not adapt the curriculum well for some pupils with SEND. Consequently, pupils do not learn the crucial knowledge and skills they need. The school and the trust should ensure they meet the needs of all pupils with SEND so that they develop their independence and achieve well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
62 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
363 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Catholic School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| St James Church School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
| Holway Park Community Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 39% met the expected standard |
| North Town Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Blackbrook Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Daniel Schoner
- Phone
- 01823284128
- Address
- South Street, Taunton, TA1 3AF
- Local authority
- Somerset
- URN
- 144985
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.