St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge
Templecombe, BA8 0QD · Somerset · primary school
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136th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.1/10 against 2,668 of them, against 2.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 62% | 1.98 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend trips to Kilve Court, Braggers Wood Scout Site, and Dudsbury Guiding Site. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 92 pupils against a stated capacity of 119. 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 have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school plan to improve attainment in the coming year?
What Ofsted said about St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge
Overview
The report states that the school has undergone "significant improvement" following a change in leadership and joining a multi-academy trust, with pupils "increasingly well cared for." However, it concludes that the school’s ambition for an "excellent education" is not being realised because the curriculum is not delivered consistently, leaving some pupils with "gaps in their knowledge" and unready for the next stage.
Strengths
- The trust has provided "very effective support" for a broad curriculum, leading to recent improvements in early years provision and support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Children in Reception are "on track to become confident readers and writers" due to a "well-delivered curriculum."
- Identification and support for pupils with SEND have "improved significantly," resulting in better progress and a "big reduction" in part-time timetables.
- Attendance is "improving" as staff work hard to ensure pupils attend as much as possible.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective."
Areas to improve
- The curriculum’s implementation does not ensure gaps in reading, writing, and mathematics are "quickly identified and addressed," leaving some pupils lacking secure knowledge.
- Expectations of behaviour are "not consistent," meaning pupils do not always know what is expected and learning is sometimes disrupted.
- The school is "trying to improve too many aspects... at the same time," risking the loss of previous improvements as staff move to new tasks.
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) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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