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Where is Lovington Church of England Primary School located?

Lovington Church of England Primary School is located in Castle Cary, Somerset, South West, BA7 7PX.

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Lovington Church of England Primary School serves students aged 4 to 11.

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About Lovington Church of England Primary School

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The school has 15 pupils on roll, 17% of pupils eligible for free school meals.

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OfstedInadequate · 2023

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Ages: 4–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Church of England
Size: 15 pupils
SEN support: 17% of pupils

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Demographics at Lovington Church of England Primary School

Lovington Church of England Primary School has 15 pupils on roll.

17% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

17% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Lovington Church of England Primary School Ofsted Rating: Inadequate

Lovington Church of England Primary School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Lovington Church of England Primary School is overdue for reinspection.

An "Inadequate" rating is the lowest Ofsted judgement, indicating serious concerns about the quality of education or safeguarding. The school will receive intensive monitoring and may be placed in special measures.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Lovington Church of England Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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