St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School

URN: 123783 • Shepton Mallet BA4 5LA

Overview

Name
St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School
URN
123783
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
55.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Caroline Owen (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01749343250
Website
Visit
Address
Paul Street, Shepton Mallet BA4 5LA

Summary

St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School, located in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, is a voluntary controlled primary school with a mixed-gender population of 326 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 297. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education rooted in Christian values, fostering an environment that promotes respect, equality, friendship, love, encouragement, compassion, and trust. Daily collective worship is an integral part of school life, reinforcing the school's Christian ethos.

Under the leadership of Headteacher Caroline Owen, St Paul's prioritises both academic excellence and personal development, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive. The curriculum is designed to be inspiring and creative, catering to the diverse needs of students while encouraging strong partnerships between home and school.

Additionally, the school has introduced a Dog Mentor Programme featuring Nala, a trained school dog, which aims to enhance the educational and emotional experiences of the children. St Paul's values its strong community links and welcomes parental involvement in the educational journey of their children.

Key details

LA
Somerset
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
297
Pupils
326
Boys
176
Girls
150
FSM %
26.70
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-10-04
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Somerset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 326 176 150 297 26.70
2024-09-11 322 173 149 297 28.00
2023-09-11 316 149 167 297 25.00
2022-09-11 316 149 167 297 25.00
2021-09-11 325 150 175 297 20.90
2020-09-11 332 149 183 297 18.10

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