Horsington Church School
Templecombe, BA8 0BW · Somerset · primary school
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121st 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 the 2,153 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5/10 among them, against 1.6/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Horsington Church School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5 out of 10 among them, against 1.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 93 pupils against a stated capacity of 120. 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 to move from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to address the gap between current results and the national median? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while improving academic outcomes?
What Ofsted said about Horsington Church School
Overview
Horsington Church School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils enjoy school, are well behaved, and value the inclusive environment where they feel safe and supported. The curriculum is ambitious, with a strong focus on building foundational skills in English and mathematics, preparing pupils well for later learning.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘keen to learn’ and value opportunities such as residential trips and fundraising for good causes.
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious’ and carefully designed, with learning broken down into small steps to help pupils build knowledge securely.
- Improvements in teaching reading have given pupils a ‘great foundation for later learning’, with most becoming fluent readers quickly.
- Attendance is improving due to a new approach that alerts parents more quickly when attendance impacts learning.
- Staff provide clear strategies to help pupils who get stuck, and the school fosters a ‘family atmosphere’ where pupils are well looked after.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the school is not clear about how new knowledge builds on what pupils already know, limiting opportunities to deepen understanding.
- Some writing activities are too complicated, preventing pupils in Reception and key stage 1 from learning to write letters or spell words accurately.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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