Countess Gytha Primary School
URN: 146446 • Yeovil BA22 7FF
Overview
- Name
- Countess Gytha Primary School
- URN
- 146446
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- PRESTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Gordon (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01935850345
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- West Camel Road, Yeovil BA22 7FF
Summary
Countess Gytha Primary School is a mixed academy located in Queen Camel, Somerset, serving 179 pupils aged 4 to 11. Established in 1872, the school moved to a modern facility in 2017, providing a conducive learning environment. The school is committed to delivering a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at fostering a love of learning and ensuring that every child feels valued and supported.
The ethos of Countess Gytha Primary focuses on high standards of teaching and learning, with an emphasis on developing happy, confident, and independent individuals. The school promotes resilience and a positive outlook, preparing students for future challenges. A strong partnership between home and school is encouraged, with opportunities for prospective parents to visit and engage with the school community.
Countess Gytha Primary is part of the Preston Primary Academy Trust, which supports its educational mission. The school also houses a preschool for younger children, reinforcing its commitment to early years education and community involvement. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the office directly.
The ethos of Countess Gytha Primary focuses on high standards of teaching and learning, with an emphasis on developing happy, confident, and independent individuals. The school promotes resilience and a positive outlook, preparing students for future challenges. A strong partnership between home and school is encouraged, with opportunities for prospective parents to visit and engage with the school community.
Countess Gytha Primary is part of the Preston Primary Academy Trust, which supports its educational mission. The school also houses a preschool for younger children, reinforcing its commitment to early years education and community involvement. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the office directly.
Useful links
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Preston CofE Primary School (77.0)
- Huish Primary School (76.2)
- Kingfisher Primary School (74.8)
- Primrose Lane Primary School (74.6)
- Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Somerset
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- PRESTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 154
- Pupils
- 179
- Boys
- 103
- Girls
- 76
- FSM %
- 17.00
- Open date
- 2019-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 179 | 103 | 76 | 154 | 17.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 146 | 82 | 64 | 154 | 15.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 144 | 79 | 65 | 154 | 14.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 144 | 79 | 65 | 154 | 14.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 131 | 74 | 57 | 154 | 11.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 137 | 74 | 63 | 154 | 6.60 |
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