How many pupils does West Pennard Church of England Primary School have?

West Pennard Church of England Primary School has 225 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does West Pennard Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

62% of pupils at West Pennard Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is West Pennard Church of England Primary School?

West Pennard Church of England Primary School is located at Church Lane, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8NT.

West Pennard Church of England Primary School

Church Lane, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8NT

Not rated

Inspected 25 February 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

62%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

225

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Voluntary controlled school

Type

About West Pennard Church of England Primary School

West Pennard Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Glastonbury, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 225 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. At the end of Key Stage 2, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Somerset →
School Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 225 / 210 (107%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 25 February 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

10%

Free school meals

3.2%

EAL

2.7%

SEN support

4.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

62%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

108

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.7%

Overall absence

10.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

10.2

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24

22.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.5 vs 2023/24

6.12

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.1 vs 2023/24

£46,777

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↓ −£797 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.8

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,148

Spend per pupil

£6,419

Income per pupil

43%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Church Lane, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8NT
Phone: 01458832866
Headteacher: Anthony Wheat
Website: www.westpennardschool.co.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is West Pennard Church of England Primary School?: West Pennard Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Glastonbury, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does West Pennard Church of England Primary School have?: West Pennard Church of England Primary School has 225 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does West Pennard Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 62% of pupils at West Pennard Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is West Pennard Church of England Primary School?: West Pennard Church of England Primary School is located at Church Lane, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8NT.

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