The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% 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, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 40
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 15.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Coe
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Church Street, Winsham, Near Chard, Somerset, TA20 4HU
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Winsham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Winsham Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Winsham Primary School?
Winsham Primary School currently has 40 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Winsham Primary School take?
Winsham Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Winsham Primary School?
Winsham Primary School is in Near Chard, TA20 4HU, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Winsham Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Winsham Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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