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Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy

Thorncombe, TA20 4NE · Dorset · primary school

Ofsted: Requires improvement · 2023 Mixed Primary Church of England
OfstedRequires improvement
Pupils32
FSM37.9%

Catchment / designated area

Catchment area is an explicit high-priority criterion, ranked before out-of-catchment sibling applications.

Source: Dorset admissions policy

Ofsted judgement breakdown (2023-10-10)

Overall effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of education
Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding is effective?
Yes
Early years provision (where applicable)
Good

Similar schools nearby

Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.

Winsham Primary School 1.8 mi · Primary · Good Near Chard, TA20 4HU Marshwood CofE Primary Academy 2.3 mi · Primary · Requires improvement Bridport, DT6 5QA Hawkchurch Church of England School 2.8 mi · Primary · Not judged Axminster, EX13 5XD Tatworth Primary School 3.2 mi · Primary · Good Chard, TA20 2RX Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 3.8 mi · Primary · Requires improvement Beaminster, DT8 3QL St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy 4.0 mi · Primary · Requires improvement Axminster, EX13 7BJ

Data sourced from GIAS, Ofsted and official Dorset admissions publications. Figures can change year to year — always confirm with the school before applying.

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