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South Petherton Junior School

South Petherton Junior School, South Petherton
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South Petherton Junior School

Hayes End, South Petherton, TA13 5AG

A Outstanding-rated primary school in South Petherton where 65% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Community school
Pupils
138
Ages
7-11
FSM
18.8%
Capacity
148
Ofsted
Outstanding
Oct 2014

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
74.0%
Writing
71.0%
Maths
77.0%
RWM Combined
65.0%

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About South Petherton Junior School

South Petherton Junior School is a primary school in South Petherton, Somerset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2014 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 66 responses), 85% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 65% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 138 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Hayes End, South Petherton, TA13 5AG | More schools in Somerset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for South Petherton Junior School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about South Petherton Junior School

What is South Petherton Junior School's Ofsted rating?
South Petherton Junior School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.
What do parents say about South Petherton Junior School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 66 responses): 85% of parents would recommend South Petherton Junior School.
What are South Petherton Junior School's latest exam results?
South Petherton Junior School: KS2 2024/25: 65% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is South Petherton Junior School located?
South Petherton Junior School is a primary school in South Petherton, Somerset (TA13 5AG).
How many pupils attend South Petherton Junior School?
South Petherton Junior School has around 138 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare South Petherton Junior School with other schools?
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