Somerfords’ Walter Powell is much smaller than most primary schools. It is federated with nearby Seagry Primary School; the schools share an executive headteacher and governing body. The two schools were inspected at the same time. Pupils are taught mainly in two classes; one comprises pupils in the Reception Year and Years 1 and 2 and the other includes all pupils in Key Stage 2. The school serves a mainly rural community. Most of the pupils are of White British heritage, with a very small number from other White or mixed backgrounds. A very small proportion of pupils is known to be eligible for free school meals and a small proportion is from service families. The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs is greater than average and includes two pupils who have a statement of special educational needs. A pre-school shares the school’s site, but as it is not managed by the governing body it is inspected separately. In 2011, the results of national tests taken by pupils in Year 6 met the government’s floor standard, which sets the minimum expectations for attainment and progress.