Located in Radstock, Longvernal Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Longvernal Primary School currently has around 199 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.3% boys and 48.7% girls. Around 18.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.5%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Clapton Road, Radstock, BA3 2LP
Website: www.longvernal.com
Telephone: 01761412777
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Bath and North East Somerset
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Karen Courtier-Hird
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 142942

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 02/02/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 199
Number of Boys: 102
Number of Girls: 97

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 17.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British91.00%181
Other White3.50%7
White and Black Caribbean1.50%3
White and Black African1.00%2
Other Mixed1.00%2
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.50%1
Gypsy/Roma0.50%1
White and Asian0.50%1
Other (any other ethnic group)0.50%1
Caribbean0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
African0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (1.3)
Writing: Well Above Average (4.6)
Maths: Average (2.5)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
65%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
63%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
6%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
108.0
Town average
105.7
Local authority average
106.1
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
104.0
Town average
103.4
Local authority average
104.1
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Longvernal Primary School
Clapton Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 2LP
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Longvernal Primary School
Clapton Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 2LP
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St John's CofE Primary School
Redfield Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 2JN
- not rated 542 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St John's CofE Primary School
Redfield Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 2JN
3out of 4 542 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Midsomer Norton Primary School
High Street , Midsomer Norton BA3 2DR
3out of 4 1,011 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Somervale Secondary School
Redfield Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 2JD
3out of 4 564 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Somervale School
Redfield Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 2JD
- not rated 564 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Norton Hill Academy
Charlton Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 4AD
- not rated 1,135 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Norton Hill School
Charlton Road , Midsomer Norton BA3 4AD
- not rated 1,135 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fosse Way School
Longfellow Road , Radstock BA3 3AL
3out of 4 1,720 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Fosse Way School
Longfellow Road , Radstock BA3 3AL
- not rated 1,720 yd Foundation special school Yes Mixed More About School
Finding Futures
Longfellow Road , BA3 3AL
- not rated 1,721 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.