How many pupils attend Staplegrove Church School?

Staplegrove Church School has 206 pupils on roll.

What ages does Staplegrove Church School take?

Staplegrove Church School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.

Where is Staplegrove Church School located?

Staplegrove Church School is located in Taunton, TA2 6UP, Somerset.

How do I apply to Staplegrove Church School?

Staplegrove Church School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Staplegrove Church School have a religious character?

Yes — Staplegrove Church School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into Staplegrove Church School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Staplegrove Church School was 0.427 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Staplegrove Church School?

When Staplegrove Church School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children Looked After – Children who are in the care of a Local Authority or have previously been and are now formally a… — Children Looked After – Children who are in the care of a Local Authority or have previously been and are now formally adopted or subject to a residence/child arrangement order or special guardianship order. Children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. (See notes on page 8); 2. Children who, at the time of application, have a sibling attending the school applied for — Children who, at the time of application, have a sibling attending the school applied for; 3. Children living closest to the school, as measured in a direct line — Children living closest to the school, as measured in a direct line. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In any oversubscription criterion, where two or more distances are identical, the place is decided as the trust's arrangements set out.

What is the largest ethnic background at Staplegrove Church School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 78.6% of pupils at Staplegrove Church School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Staplegrove Church School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

How close did you need to live?

0.427miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Staplegrove Church School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children Looked After – Children who are in the care of a Local Authority or have previously been and are now formally a… — Children Looked After – Children who are in the care of a Local Authority or have previously been and are now formally adopted or subject to a residence/child arrangement order or special guardianship order. Children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. (See notes on page 8)
2Children who, at the time of application, have a sibling attending the school applied for — Children who, at the time of application, have a sibling attending the school applied for.
3Children living closest to the school, as measured in a direct line — Children living closest to the school, as measured in a direct line.

If two applications tie: In any oversubscription criterion, where two or more distances are identical, the place is decided as the trust's arrangements set out.

The Bath and Wells Diocesan Academies Trust is the admission authority for this Church of England school and determines one set of arrangements per local authority per year; Somerset Council coordinates applications. The trust applies the same oversubscription criteria to every one of its schools in this authority unless the policy names the school separately.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Staplegrove Church School: key facts

How many pupils attend Staplegrove Church School?: Staplegrove Church School has 206 pupils on roll.
What ages does Staplegrove Church School take?: Staplegrove Church School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is Staplegrove Church School located?: Staplegrove Church School is located in Taunton, TA2 6UP, Somerset.
How do I apply to Staplegrove Church School?: Staplegrove Church School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Staplegrove Church School have a religious character?: Yes — Staplegrove Church School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into Staplegrove Church School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Staplegrove Church School was 0.427 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Staplegrove Church School?: When Staplegrove Church School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children Looked After – Children who are in the care of a Local Authority or have previously been and are now formally a… — Children Looked After – Children who are in the care of a Local Authority or have previously been and are now formally adopted or subject to a residence/child arrangement order or special guardianship order. Children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. (See notes on page 8); 2. Children who, at the time of application, have a sibling attending the school applied for — Children who, at the time of application, have a sibling attending the school applied for; 3. Children living closest to the school, as measured in a direct line — Children living closest to the school, as measured in a direct line. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In any oversubscription criterion, where two or more distances are identical, the place is decided as the trust's arrangements set out.
What is the largest ethnic background at Staplegrove Church School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 78.6% of pupils at Staplegrove Church School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at Staplegrove Church School, year by year →

How places are decided at Staplegrove Church School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children Looked After – Children who are in the care of a Local Authority or have previously been and are now formally a… — Children Looked After – Children who are in the care of a Local Authority or have previously been and are now formally adopted or subject to a residence/child arrangement order or special guardianship order. Children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. (See notes on page 8)
2Children who, at the time of application, have a sibling attending the school applied for — Children who, at the time of application, have a sibling attending the school applied for.
3Children living closest to the school, as measured in a direct line — Children living closest to the school, as measured in a direct line.

If two applications tie: In any oversubscription criterion, where two or more distances are identical, the place is decided as the trust's arrangements set out.

Staplegrove Church School: key facts

How many pupils attend Staplegrove Church School?: Staplegrove Church School has 206 pupils on roll.
What ages does Staplegrove Church School take?: Staplegrove Church School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is Staplegrove Church School located?: Staplegrove Church School is located in Taunton, TA2 6UP, Somerset.
How do I apply to Staplegrove Church School?: Staplegrove Church School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Staplegrove Church School have a religious character?: Yes — Staplegrove Church School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into Staplegrove Church School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Staplegrove Church School was 0.427 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Staplegrove Church School?: When Staplegrove Church School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children Looked After – Children who are in the care of a Local Authority or have previously been and are now formally a… — Children Looked After – Children who are in the care of a Local Authority or have previously been and are now formally adopted or subject to a residence/child arrangement order or special guardianship order. Children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. (See notes on page 8); 2. Children who, at the time of application, have a sibling attending the school applied for — Children who, at the time of application, have a sibling attending the school applied for; 3. Children living closest to the school, as measured in a direct line — Children living closest to the school, as measured in a direct line. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In any oversubscription criterion, where two or more distances are identical, the place is decided as the trust's arrangements set out.
What is the largest ethnic background at Staplegrove Church School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 78.6% of pupils at Staplegrove Church School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Separately-registered childcare operating at this school's site, each with its own Ofsted record.

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Stepping Stones (SW) Ltd

Nursery

Good

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