Huish Episcopi Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

North Street, Langport, TA10 9RWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Huish Episcopi Primary School is a primary school in Langport for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. It ranks 5th of 153 primary schools in Somerset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2020.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 26 February 2020, report published 15 March 2020

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 1 April 2025

Huish Episcopi Primary School is a highly ambitious school. Pupils achieve exceptionally well and have many opportunities to develop their own unique characters, talents and interests. Pupils are very happy at this school and have many trusted adults to help them feel safe. Pupils' attitudes towards their learning are impressive. Pupils in all year groups are keen to share their work and relish the praise they are given for their efforts and achievements. The school has high expectations for behaviour. These are built on a culture of warm and respectful relationships between pupils and adults. Disruption is very rare and never tolerated. Pupils and staff proudly state that 'everyone is equal' at this school. The school provides pupils with a diverse and vibrant range of extra-curricular activities and pupil leadership roles. For example, sports leaders work alongside adults to provide activities for younger pupils during breaktimes. Pupils keep a keen eye on the current house point totals, with the house captains organising competitions such as cake decorating and swimming galas. The extensive menu of trips is enjoyed by pupils and staff. Visits to take part in outdoor adventurous activities, to art galleries, theatres and professional sports matches both bring the curriculum to life and the school community together as a team.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

28 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths93%

93%, 31 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths18%

18%, 10 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score111

111, 5 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

175 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals17.7%

17.7%, 8.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language12%

12%, 9.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.3%

14.3%, 0.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.6%

0.6%, 5.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Huish Episcopi Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good67% met the expected standard
High Ham Church of England Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good77% met the expected standard
Long Sutton CofE Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good67% met the expected standard
Othery Village School4 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
King Ina Church of England Academy4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement32% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
PPAT EDUCATION
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Miss Jenny Chadbourne
Address
North Street, Langport, TA10 9RW
Local authority
Somerset
URN
141790

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.