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