St Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School

URN: 123753 • Shepton Mallet BA4 4PL

Overview

Name
St Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School
URN
123753
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
52.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Pippa Cohen (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Chelynch Park, Shepton Mallet BA4 4PL

Summary

St Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, with a current enrolment of 163 pupils and a capacity of 210. The school fosters a mixed-gender environment and emphasizes a strong partnership between parents, children, and staff to support each child's development. Open communication is a priority, with various channels available for parents to engage with the school, including newsletters, class meetings, and direct contact with teachers.

The curriculum at St Aldhelm's is designed to promote a well-rounded education, with a focus on key subjects such as English, Maths, and Science, alongside enrichment activities. The school is committed to nurturing kindness and independence in its students, as evidenced by initiatives like the Little Lambs Nursery, which is set to open in September 2025.

Parents are encouraged to participate actively in their child's education and are provided with regular updates on school events and learning objectives through the school's website and other communication methods. St Aldhelm's aims to create a supportive and inclusive community for all families.

Key details

LA
Somerset
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
163
Boys
72
Girls
91
FSM %
11.70
Open date
Close date
2023-12-31
Last Ofsted
2021-11-04
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Somerset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 163 72 91 210 11.70
2024-09-11 163 72 91 210 11.70
2023-09-11 161 73 88 210 11.80
2022-09-11 161 73 88 210 11.80
2021-09-11 161 76 85 210 11.80
2020-09-11 180 82 98 210 7.80

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