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
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.
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.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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