Trull Church of England VA Primary School
Church Road, Trull, Taunton, TA3 7JZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Trull Church of England VA Primary School is a primary school in Taunton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. It ranks 2nd of 35 primary schools in Taunton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 November 2022, report published 18 January 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 November 2022
'A nurturing environment for children to thrive [in]' is a view shared by many parents and shows what it is like to be a pupil at Trull. Pupils love all the school has to offer and are happy to come every day. Leaders have high expectations, and as a result, pupils achieve well. Pupils' behaviour is good in lessons and during social times. They fully understand the school values and follow school rules. Bullying is rare. Pupils say if it does happen, adults deal with it quickly. Pupils lead on a wide range of aspects within school. For example, well-being champions promote mental health. There are extensive clubs which foster pupils' interests and talents, particularly in sports and the arts. Pupils relish competitive sports. Pupils love to perform and enter competitions where they do extremely well. Staff are aware that there are many talented pupils who have hobbies and interests outside of school. Pupils' personal achievements are widely celebrated and recorded. Parents and pupils value this. The school offers excellent pastoral support and goes 'above and beyond' for pupils and their families. This ensures that pupils feel happy and safe in school and are ready to learn.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, leaders are not clear enough about the knowledge and skills they want pupils to know. As a result, pupils do not build a deep understanding of these subjects. Leaders must ensure that all subjects identify the knowledge and skills pupils need to learn as they progress through the school.
- Writing is not well developed across the curriculum. As a result, pupils do not demonstrate what they have learned in their written work. Leaders should ensure that pupils develop their writing across all areas of the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
34 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
244 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Trull Church of England VA Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Grove Primary School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Strong standard | Not published |
| Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Parkfield Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| St George's Catholic School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Bishops Hull Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Luke Bottomley
- Phone
- 01823333239
- Address
- Church Road, Trull, Taunton, TA3 7JZ
- Local authority
- Somerset
- URN
- 123850
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.