Neroche Primary School

About Neroche Primary School

Neroche Primary School is an academy converter in Ilminster, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 232 pupils on roll. It is part of BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP. At the end of Key Stage 2, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 6.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Somerset →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

232 / 259 (90%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

8 October 2024

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Broadway, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9RG

Phone

0146052664

Headteacher

Rebecca Bendall

Website

www.neroche.somerset.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Neroche Primary School?

Neroche Primary School is an academy converter in Ilminster, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Neroche Primary School have?

Neroche Primary School has 232 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Neroche Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

76% of pupils at Neroche Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Neroche Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Neroche Primary School is part of BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Neroche Primary School?

Neroche Primary School is located at Broadway, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9RG.