The short version
Primary. 42% capacity.
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 38% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 5 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 32
- Capacity
- 42%
- FSM
- 37.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Trust
- THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sally Davies
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Chard Street, Chard, Thorncombe, Somerset, TA20 4NE
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy?
Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy currently has 32 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy take?
Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy?
Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is in Thorncombe, TA20 4NE, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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