Sampford Arundel Community Primary School
Sampford Arundel, Wellington, TA21 9QNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sampford Arundel Community Primary School is a primary school in Wellington for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. It ranks 7th of 9 primary schools in Wellington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 June 2019, report published 3 July 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 November 2024
Sampford Arundel Community Primary is a welcoming and friendly school. Pupils describe it as 'like a family'. They go out of their way to welcome visitors. Pupils are happy and safe. They are respectful to each other and have confidence that staff will help them if they have any worries. Pupils meet the school's high expectations of their achievement and conduct. They behave well in the classroom and beyond. Pupils understand why it is important to do their best. They appreciate the rewards they receive for making positive choices about their learning and behaviour. Pupils accept each other's differences and show tolerance and empathy towards one another. Pupils take part in a variety of enrichment activities. These are carefully planned to support and build on areas of the curriculum. For example, pupils visit the Jurassic coast to strengthen their knowledge of science and geography. Pupils develop new skills and talents through a wide variety of opportunities, such as sporting events and curriculum tournaments. Through these, they develop confidence and resilience. Pupils regularly participate in local events. These support them to become active citizens in their community.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, checks that staff make on pupils' learning do not identify whether pupils have learned the curriculum as intended. As a result, some pupils continue in their learning with gaps in their knowledge. The school should ensure that assessment is used consistently to identify and address gaps in pupils' knowledge and inform subsequent teaching.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
7 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
43 pupils on roll, with places for 60
Schools near Sampford Arundel Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwell Green Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Beech Grove Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Wellesley Park Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 59% met the expected standard |
| Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs J Collier
- Phone
- 01823672342
- Address
- Sampford Arundel, Wellington, TA21 9QN
- Local authority
- Somerset
- URN
- 123705
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.