Thurlbear Church of England Primary School
Thurlbear, Taunton, TA3 5BWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Thurlbear Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Taunton for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. It ranks 6th of 35 primary schools in Taunton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 November 2013, report published 19 December 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 May 2024
Pupils thoroughly enjoy attending Thurlbear. There is a strong sense of community and warmth that permeates through the school. Classrooms buzz with interest and engagement. Learning activities inspire pupils. Pupils are inquisitive and keen to learn. They recognise that to get better at something, it takes practice. Through this, they develop resilience. The consistently high expectations for behaviour are evident in all aspects of school life. Pupils take responsibility for their own behaviour. They show high levels of respect and politeness for others. Most pupils are impeccably well behaved. The school values of thankfulness, hope, friendship, wisdom and trust underpin the ethos of the school. Pupils know and understand these well. They live them out in their actions. Older pupils relish the opportunity of being positive role models. They show care and consideration to younger children when helping them to play games at social times. Pupils enjoy a range of enrichment activities. These help pupils' learning to extend beyond the academic, for example representing the school in sporting competitions, singing in the school choir and taking part in debating events. Pupils also benefit from an array of extra- curricular clubs, such as art, computing, mindfulness, sports and dance. This helps them to develop talents and interests.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
210 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Thurlbear Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruishton Church of England School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Holway Park Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 39% met the expected standard |
| Blackbrook Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Minerva Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Steve Gillan
- Phone
- 01823442277
- Address
- Thurlbear, Taunton, TA3 5BW
- Local authority
- Somerset
- URN
- 123849
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.