Schools in Shepton Mallet
10 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstone Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (7)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowlish Infant School Community school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ditcheat Primary School Community school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Evercreech Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good (2021) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 2–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2023) · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| St Aldhelms Church School Academy converter | Requires improvement (2021) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2024) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mendip School Free schools special | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–19 | — |
| All Hallows School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 3–13 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.