Ashill Community Primary School
Ilminster, TA19 9ND · Somerset · primary school
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33rd of 156 primary schools in Somerset we can score, 219 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.5/10 against 3,314 of them, against 6.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ashill Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 17.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 34 pupils against a stated capacity of 60. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in maths? What specific trips are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes with the current intake?
What Ofsted said about Ashill Community Primary School
Overview
Ashill Community Primary School is described as a “happy and inclusive school” where pupils enjoy attending and feel safe. The report highlights “strong relationships built on trust and respect” and notes that pupils’ conduct is “exemplary.” While the quality of education is improving, particularly in reading and mathematics, the inspection identifies specific gaps in curriculum knowledge that require attention.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour and are taught to be “kind and thoughtful to each other.”
- Staff accurately identify and meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they complete the same curriculum as their peers.
- Early reading is taught effectively through whole-school phonics training, with additional support helping struggling pupils to “catch up quickly.”
- The new curriculum is “ambitious” and has already improved outcomes in reading, writing, mathematics, and art and design.
- The school nurtures pupils’ broad talents through after-school clubs, educational visits, and activities like the ACE Olympics.
Areas to improve
- The trust needs to close gaps in pupils’ knowledge of some curriculum subjects, which currently limits their ability to “make links between important concepts.”
- The curriculum should provide better coverage of fundamental British values and diverse beliefs to broaden pupils’ understanding of diversity and modern British life.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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