The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
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.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 8 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 5 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 5 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 24
- Capacity
- 33%
- FSM
- 20.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Connel Boyle
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Church Street, Shepton Beauchamp, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0LQ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Shepton Beauchamp Church School?
Shepton Beauchamp Church School currently has 24 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shepton Beauchamp Church School take?
Shepton Beauchamp Church School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shepton Beauchamp Church School?
Shepton Beauchamp Church School is in Ilminster, TA19 0LQ, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shepton Beauchamp Church School have a sixth form?
No, Shepton Beauchamp Church School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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