Horsington Church School

Type Primary / Academy converter
Age Range 4-11
Religion Church of England
Address Horsington
Templecombe
Somerset
BA8 0BW
Phone 01963370358
Reference Number 140456

Horsington Church School has effectively maintained the standards from its previous inspection, demonstrating a commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for its pupils. The school fosters a strong sense of community, where pupils feel valued and appreciated for their achievements. They enjoy learning and engage in various enriching activities that prepare them for future challenges. The leadership, supported by the Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust, focuses on improving educational outcomes and ensuring that all pupils, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds and with special educational needs, receive a solid foundation in their education. Overall, the school is characterized by good behavior, effective safeguarding measures, and a curriculum designed to support progression in learning.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 93
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 62.37%
Girls: 37.63%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 5.4%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 3.2%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 23.3
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 23
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 27

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 7 5 12
2 7 3 10
3 9 7 16
4 10 7 17
5 9 3 12
6 9 3 12

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 92.5%
White, Other 2.2%
White & Black (Caribbean) 2.2%
Mixed, Other 2.2%
Unclassified 1.1%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 22 Oct 2024
Date Report
22 Oct 2024 School inspection
24 Jan 2019 Short inspection
06 May 2015 Full inspection:
04 Dec 2013 Academy conversion letter
15 Jan 2013 Interim assessment
Previously as Horsington Church of England Primary School
15 Jan 2013 Interim assessment
12 Oct 2009 Full inspection:
12 Oct 2009 Full inspection:
22 Nov 2006 Full inspection:
22 Nov 2006 Full inspection:
01 Jul 2002 Full inspection
01 Jul 2002 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils exhibit enthusiasm for learning and enjoy the various opportunities provided.
  • The curriculum is ambitious and structured, helping pupils build knowledge progressively.
  • Teachers adapt their teaching effectively to meet the needs of most pupils.
  • There is a strong focus on fostering an inclusive and caring school environment.
  • Good relationships between pupils and staff contribute to a positive learning atmosphere.

Areas for Improvement

  • Some curriculum subjects may confuse pupils due to overly complicated content.
  • Writing activities in early years are sometimes too challenging, hindering basic skills development.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 50%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 0%

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 105
Maths 101

Progress Scores

A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 0
Writing 0.4
Maths -1.3

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 9 0
Third Preference 3 0
From another Local Authority 3 1

Previous Years

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Name Distance
Abbas and Templecombe Church School
School Lane, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0HP
1.26 miles
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2.31 miles
Wincanton Primary School
Station Road, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9EL
2.58 miles
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary
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2.74 miles
St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge
Ash Walk, Henstridge, St Nicholas C of E Primary School, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0QD
3.09 miles
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3.69 miles
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4.44 miles
Stalbridge Church of England Primary School
Duck Lane, Stalbridge, Dorset, DT10 2LP
4.53 miles
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Marchant Holliday School
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1.13 miles
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