Thurlbear Church of England Primary School

URN: 123849 • Taunton TA3 5BW

Overview

Name
Thurlbear Church of England Primary School
URN
123849
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
64.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Steve Gillan (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01823442277
Website
Visit
Address
Thurlbear, Taunton TA3 5BW

Summary

Thurlbear Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in the hamlet of Thurlbear, on the outskirts of Taunton, Somerset. With a capacity of 210 pupils, the school currently serves 203 students in a mixed-gender environment. The school is committed to providing a holistic education that nurtures the academic, social, and spiritual development of each child, underpinned by Christian values.

The school’s ethos emphasizes mutual respect, confidence, and celebration of achievements. Thurlbear Primary aims to create a supportive and stimulating environment where children can thrive. The curriculum is designed to be broad, balanced, and inclusive, encouraging pupils to engage in meaningful learning experiences. The school actively fosters partnerships between staff, parents, and the local community to enhance the educational experience.

Thurlbear CE VA Primary School places a strong emphasis on values such as thankfulness, hope, friendship, wisdom, and trust. The school community works collaboratively to nurture independent learners who are prepared to take responsibility for themselves and others, ensuring a positive and enriching educational journey for all students.

Key details

LA
Somerset
Age range
5 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
203
Boys
109
Girls
94
FSM %
6.90
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-05-02
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Somerset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 203 109 94 210 6.90
2024-09-11 208 112 96 207 7.70
2023-09-11 202 104 98 207 8.40
2022-09-11 202 104 98 207 8.40
2021-09-11 208 112 96 207 6.70
2020-09-11 209 111 98 207 5.30

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