Staplegrove Church School
Hudson Way, Staplegrove, Taunton, TA2 6UPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Staplegrove Church School is a primary school in Taunton for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. It ranks 8th of 35 primary schools in Taunton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 May 2012, report published 3 August 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 July 2022
Christian values are part of everyday life at Staplegrove Church School. Leaders provide lots of opportunities for pupils to learn what these values mean. As a result, pupils have a strong moral code. Pupils learn about positive relationships. They know how to be a good friend towards one another. They understand the need for respect and tolerance. Pastoral support is strong. Staff are nurturing and model positive attitudes for pupils. Staff have high expectations of pupils. Recent changes to the way behaviour is managed are having a positive effect. Everyone understands the expectations, rewards and consequences. Pupils typically behave well. Where this is not the case for some older pupils, new leaders have acted with resolve to address underlying issues. Leaders bring learning to life for pupils through meaningful resources, visitors and trips. For example, pupils recently learned about other world faiths through visits from adults from the Muslim and Hindu faiths. Learning musical instruments and visits to local sporting events are among the ways that the curriculum is enriched for pupils.
What the school should improve
- Some subject curriculums are not as well implemented as others. This means that there are some gaps in pupils' knowledge and understanding. Leaders need to set out clearer expectations for implementation across the curriculum to ensure pupils know more and remember more in all subjects.
- Teaching is not always adapted well enough for some pupils with SEND. This means they do not always make the progress through the curriculum that they could. Teachers should ensure that the curriculum supports the additional needs of all pupils with SEND so they know more and remember more across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
206 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Staplegrove Church School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton Preparatory School | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Norton Fitzwarren Church School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Bishops Hull Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| St Andrew's Church School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 47% met the expected standard |
| North Town Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Paul Armstrong
- Phone
- 01823337313
- Address
- Hudson Way, Staplegrove, Taunton, TA2 6UP
- Local authority
- Somerset
- URN
- 141159
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.