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Blackbrook Primary School

Ashbourne Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2RA

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
71%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
5–11
Ages
225
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Blackbrook Primary School

Blackbrook Primary School is an academy converter in Taunton, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 225 pupils on roll. It is part of THE OAK PARTNERSHIP TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 14% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 20.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Somerset →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 5–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
225 / 240 (94%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

14%
Free school meals
20.3%
EAL
2.7%
SEN support
12%
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)

71%
Expected standard (RWM)
3%
Higher standard (RWM)
108
Avg reading score
105
Avg maths score

Attendance

4.8%
Overall absence
13.1%
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.

9.43
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24
23.9
Pupils per teacher
↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24
9.23
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -1.4 vs 2023/24
£46,971
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 15% on leadership pay
↑ +£700 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
1.88
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.

£5,004
Spend per pupil
£6,258
Income per pupil
56%
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
Ashbourne Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2RA
Phone
01823338138
Headteacher
Daniel Seviour

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Blackbrook Primary School?
Blackbrook Primary School is an academy converter in Taunton, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 5–11.
How many pupils does Blackbrook Primary School have?
Blackbrook Primary School has 225 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Blackbrook Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
71% of pupils at Blackbrook Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Blackbrook Primary School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Blackbrook Primary School is part of THE OAK PARTNERSHIP TRUST.
Where is Blackbrook Primary School?
Blackbrook Primary School is located at Ashbourne Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2RA.

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