How many pupils does St Aldhelms Church School have?

St Aldhelms Church School has 167 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is St Aldhelms Church School's Ofsted rating?

St Aldhelms Church School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 November 2021).

How does St Aldhelms Church School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

64% of pupils at St Aldhelms Church School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St Aldhelms Church School part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Aldhelms Church School is part of THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is St Aldhelms Church School?

St Aldhelms Church School is located at Chelynch Park, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4PL.

St Aldhelms Church School

Chelynch Park, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4PL

Requires Improvement

Inspected 3 November 2021

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

64%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

2–11

Ages

167

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About St Aldhelms Church School

St Aldhelms Church School is an academy converter in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 167 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 November 2021) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 12.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.4% 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: 167 / 210 (80%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 3 November 2021

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

12.5%

Free school meals

11.4%

EAL

3.6%

SEN support

11.4%

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)

64%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

102

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.7%

Overall absence

9.6%

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.

7.1

Teachers (FTE)

23.5

Pupils per teacher

Teaching assistants (FTE)

£57,340

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 25% on leadership pay

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

1.5

Leadership (FTE)

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 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.

£5,772

Spend per pupil

£6,192

Income per pupil

53%

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: Chelynch Park, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4PL
Phone: 01749880376
Headteacher: Chris Chorley
Website: www.staldhelms.co.uk/

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Aldhelms Church School?: St Aldhelms Church School is an academy converter in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does St Aldhelms Church School have?: St Aldhelms Church School has 167 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St Aldhelms Church School's Ofsted rating?: St Aldhelms Church School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 November 2021).
How does St Aldhelms Church School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 64% of pupils at St Aldhelms Church School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St Aldhelms Church School part of an academy trust?: Yes — St Aldhelms Church School is part of THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is St Aldhelms Church School?: St Aldhelms Church School is located at Chelynch Park, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4PL.

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