The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 5 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 43
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 10.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE
- Head
- Mrs Emma Johns (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
School Road, Ashill, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9ND
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Ashill Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ashill Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ashill Community Primary School?
Ashill Community Primary School currently has 43 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashill Community Primary School take?
Ashill Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ashill Community Primary School?
Ashill Community Primary School is in Ilminster, TA19 9ND, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashill Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ashill Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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