Cutcombe Church of England First School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 2-9 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Wheddon Cross Minehead Somerset TA24 7DZ |
| Reference Number | 123831 |
Cutcombe Church of England First School, after not being inspected for 11 years, has received a 'good' overall effectiveness rating in its latest inspection. The school serves a small, close-knit community and has strong links to the local church, which enhances its family-like environment. While there have been significant improvements in areas such as reading, writing, and mathematics due to recent curriculum changes and staff training, some subjects still require more detailed planning to reach the same standards. The interim headteacher has stabilized the school following a period of leadership changes, which has helped to restore staff morale and focus on pupil development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 37 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.76%
Girls: 43.24% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 18.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 3 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 97.3% |
| White, Other | 2.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Feb 2020 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 04 Feb 2020 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 03 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong community and family-like atmosphere
- Effective leadership has stabilized the school
- Good relationships based on strong Christian values
- Improvements in reading, writing, and mathematics
- Well-planned support for pupils with SEND
- Pupils behave well and feel safe
- Successful engagement in cultural events
Areas for Improvement
- Writing in other subjects is not as strong as in English
- Curriculum plans in foundation subjects lack detail
- Pupils' attendance is below average
- New curriculum for personal, social, and health education not evaluated for effectiveness
- Need to secure sustainable senior leadership
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 2 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Timberscombe Church of England First School
Timberscombe, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7TY |
2.72 miles |
|
Exford Church of England First School
Exford, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7PP |
4.4 miles |
|
Dunster First School
13 St George's Street, Dunster, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6RX |
4.98 miles |
| Name | Distance |