The short version
Below-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 93
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 5.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kelly Barge (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Horsington, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0BW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Horsington Church School's Ofsted rating?
Horsington Church School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Horsington Church School?
Horsington Church School currently has 93 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Horsington Church School take?
Horsington Church School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Horsington Church School?
Horsington Church School is in Templecombe, BA8 0BW, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Horsington Church School have a sixth form?
No, Horsington Church School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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