Abbas and Templecombe Church School
93%
Capacity
111
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Abbas and Templecombe Church School
Abbas and Templecombe Church School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Somerset community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 111 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 119 places).
Ofsted has rated Abbas and Templecombe Church School "Good", the school is led by headteacher James Webb, it falls under Somerset local authority.
Abbas and Templecombe Church School is a popular choice with families — it received 22 applications for 17 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Abbas and Templecombe Church School include Gymnasium, Library, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Netball, Rounders, Dance, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Chess, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Somerset, Abbas and Templecombe Church School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | School Lane, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0HP |
| Headteacher | James Webb |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 111 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.8% |
| School Capacity | 111 / 119 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Jun 2019Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Jun 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed17
22
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (77% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Lane, Templecombe
Somerset, BA8 0HP
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