Ash Church of England Primary School
93%
Capacity
139
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Ash Church of England Primary School
Ash Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Somerset community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 139 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 150 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Ash Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Melissa Gibbons, it falls under Somerset local authority.
Ash Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 28 applications for 14 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ash Church of England Primary School include Playing Fields, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Dance, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Coding, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Somerset, Ash Church of England Primary 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Main Street, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6NS |
| Headteacher | Melissa Gibbons |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 139 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.1% |
| School Capacity | 139 / 150 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Mar 2024. 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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
28
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Main Street, Martock
Somerset, TA12 6NS
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