Best 3 Primary schools in Wincanton – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Wincanton Primary School (Primary) in Wincanton; Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary (Primary) in Wincanton — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Wincanton Primary School and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary. They are primary phase and community school and academy converter type located around Wincanton, Somerset. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Wincanton Primary School), published Mar 2020. The most recent inspection on record is for Wincanton Primary School (Mar 2020). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 500, typical FSM 15–20%, range 15–20%–20–25%; all within the THE DUNSTAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Wincanton Primary School BA9 9EL	Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary BA9 9DH
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Wincanton Somerset BA9 9EL	Wincanton Somerset BA9 9DH
Latest Ofsted	2 4 Mar 2020	2 23 May 2017
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	420	147
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Somerset (933)	THE DUNSTAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Website	www.wincantonprimaryschool.co.uk	www.ourladyofmtcarmelschool.org.uk
Telephone	0196332132	0196332660
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Wincanton Primary School

BA9 9EL

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Wincanton
Somerset
BA9 9EL
Ofsted: 2 4 Mar 2020
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Somerset (933)
Website: www.wincantonprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 0196332132

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary

BA9 9DH

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Wincanton
Somerset
BA9 9DH
Ofsted: 2 23 May 2017
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE DUNSTAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Website: www.ourladyofmtcarmelschool.org.uk
Telephone: 0196332660

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.