The short version
Above-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
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
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 102
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 10.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Miss Joanna Rousseau (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Combe St Nicholas, Chard, Somerset, TA20 3NG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School?
Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School currently has 102 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School take?
Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School?
Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School is in Chard, TA20 3NG, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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