Norton Fitzwarren Church School
Blackdown View, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton, TA2 6TBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Norton Fitzwarren Church School is a primary school in Taunton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. It ranks 18th of 35 primary schools in Taunton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 February 2014, report published 11 March 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 March 2023
At Norton Fitzwarren Church School, staff and pupils live out the school's Christian ethos of 'One family together, we shine'. Warm relationships are evident. Pupils thrive. They enjoy school and feel safe. Parents agree. Pupils have highly positive attitudes to learning, from the pre-school to Year 6. Staff have high expectations of behaviour. Consequently, pupils behave well in lessons and at social times. They keenly participate in discussions about their work. Pupils respectfully listen to one another's views. They say bullying is rare. However, if it occurs, adults resolve it quickly. Leaders have created a carefully considered personal development curriculum. They have planned when pupils experience key milestones. For example, older pupils develop their independence through a residential visit. Children in the early years learn about the local area through a visit to a hill fort. Leaders plan a variety of clubs on offer to develop pupils' interests, such as choir, science and gymnastics. They run sessions designed to support pupils from military families. Leaders ensure there are no barriers to pupils' participation. As a result, many pupils attend these clubs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
What the school should improve
- In a few foundation subjects, the curriculum is not as well designed as it could be. Consequently, pupils do not recall their learning as well in these subjects. Leaders must ensure that all subject curriculums are designed to build on pupils' prior learning so that pupils know more and remember more.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
47 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
306 pupils on roll, with places for 324
Schools near Norton Fitzwarren Church School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staplegrove Church School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Bishops Hull Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Taunton Preparatory School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| North Town Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Parkfield Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kelly Birt
- Phone
- 01823276611
- Address
- Blackdown View, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton, TA2 6TB
- Local authority
- Somerset
- URN
- 141162
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.