St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School
Paul Street, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5LAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School is a primary school in Shepton Mallet for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. It ranks 79th of 153 primary schools in Somerset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 October 2023, report published 23 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 October 2023
St Paul's Church of England Junior School is a welcoming and caring school. The school's 'REFLECT' values set high expectations for pupils' behaviour and learning. Pupils understand these well. The school has designed a curriculum that interests and motivates pupils. Pupils like coming to school. They feel safe and well looked after. Pupils are polite and courteous. They behave well in lessons and around the school site. Pupils build strong relationships with staff. Parents and carers speak highly about the care and attention that staff show to pupils. They appreciate the regular and supportive communication they receive. The school places pupils' personal development as a priority in its curriculum offer. Pupils receive a wealth of experiences to enhance learning. They appreciate the range of after-school activities and say, 'There is something for everyone.' They visit the local area, participate in sporting competitions and welcome visitors into school. Pupils are proud about taking on roles of responsibility, such as being school council representatives, house captains and eco-warriors. Pupils recognise the importance of valuing and respecting others. They understand difference. Pupils are reflective. The curriculum supports their development of resilience, confidence and self-esteem.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not use assessment precisely enough to identify gaps in pupils' knowledge and understanding. As a result, some pupils do not build successfully on what they already know. The school needs to ensure that teachers use assessment effectively across all subjects, so pupils can securely build their knowledge and understanding over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
75 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
324 pupils on roll, with places for 297
Schools near St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Bowlish Infant School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Aldhelms Church School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 64% met the expected standard |
| Croscombe Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Oakhill Church School | 3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Caroline Owen
- Phone
- 01749343250
- Address
- Paul Street, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5LA
- Local authority
- Somerset
- URN
- 123783
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.