Ashill Community Primary School

About Ashill Community Primary School

Ashill Community Primary School is a small state primary in Somerset that clearly appeals to local families. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 13 applications for just 6 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.17. All four first-preference applicants were offered a place, suggesting that while the school is popular, those who put it first are likely to get in. The school has a nursery provision for children aged two and over, which may help families settle in early. With just 43 pupils on roll against a capacity of 60, there is some room to grow, but the oversubscription figures indicate that demand is healthy. ParentView data is not available in this dataset, so we cannot report a recommendation percentage, but the combination of strong first-preference uptake and a Good Ofsted rating suggests a school that local parents trust.

Academically, the picture is mixed. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 33% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, well below the Somerset local authority average of 59%. The school ranks 126th out of 134 primary schools in the county on this measure, placing it in the bottom 50% nationally. However, the individual subject scores tell a more nuanced story: 67% of pupils met the expected standard in writing, and 50% did so in reading and maths respectively. Average scaled scores were 102 in reading and 103 in maths, both close to the national benchmark of 100. No pupils achieved the higher standard in reading, writing or maths, and progress scores are not available. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024 rated it Good overall, with behaviour and attitudes judged Outstanding – a strong signal that children are engaged and well-supported.

The school offers a practical, outdoor-focused environment with facilities including a forest school, playing fields, an art studio and a library. Sports provision covers netball, athletics, cricket, football, tennis and cross country, while clubs range from book club and chess to coding and drama. SEND support is available for social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and other difficulties or disabilities. Ashill Community Primary School is a non-denominational, mixed-gender school with no religious character, and it does not have a sixth form. For families who value a small, community-centred setting with strong behaviour standards and a Good Ofsted rating, this school is worth considering – particularly if you are confident your child will thrive in a smaller cohort where individual attention is possible, even if the headline academic results are below the local average.

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