PrimaryData as of May 2026

St Aldhelms Church School

Chelynch Park, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4PL

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Church of England

Pupils

167

Ages

2-11

FSM

12.6%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Nov 2021

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

77.0%

Writing

82.0%

Maths

73.0%

RWM Combined

64.0%

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About St Aldhelms Church School

St Aldhelms Church School is a primary school in Shepton Mallet, Somerset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2021 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 64% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 167 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Chelynch Park, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4PL | More schools in Somerset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Aldhelms Church School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2021 — Requires improvement
Nov 2021 — Requires improvement (predecessor: St Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School)
Mar 2011 — Good (predecessor: St Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Aldhelms Church School

What is St Aldhelms Church School's Ofsted rating?

St Aldhelms Church School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.

What are St Aldhelms Church School's latest exam results?

St Aldhelms Church School: KS2 2024/25: 64% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Aldhelms Church School located?

St Aldhelms Church School is a primary school in Shepton Mallet, Somerset (BA4 4PL).

How many pupils attend St Aldhelms Church School?

St Aldhelms Church School has around 167 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Aldhelms Church School with other schools?

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