Nerrols Primary School and Nursery

About Nerrols Primary School and Nursery

Nerrols Primary School and Nursery is a free school in Taunton, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 248 pupils on roll. It is part of RICHARD HUISH TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 March 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 12.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 17.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Somerset →

School Type

Free schools

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

248 / 420 (59%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

28 March 2023

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

Nerrols Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8GS

Phone

01823792655

Head Teacher

Matthew Kerton

Website

https://www.nerrolsprimary.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Nerrols Primary School and Nursery?

Nerrols Primary School and Nursery is a free school in Taunton, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Nerrols Primary School and Nursery have?

Nerrols Primary School and Nursery has 248 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Nerrols Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Nerrols Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 March 2023).

How does Nerrols Primary School and Nursery perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

53% of pupils at Nerrols Primary School and Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Nerrols Primary School and Nursery part of an academy trust?

Yes — Nerrols Primary School and Nursery is part of RICHARD HUISH TRUST.

Where is Nerrols Primary School and Nursery?

Nerrols Primary School and Nursery is located at Nerrols Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8GS.