Ashlands Church of England Primary School
83%
Capacity
170
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Ashlands Church of England Primary School
Ashlands Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Somerset community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 170 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 205 places).
Ofsted has rated Ashlands Church of England Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Nicola Ball, it falls under Somerset local authority.
Ashlands Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 26 applications for 15 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 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 Ashlands Church of England Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Library, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Football, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Drama, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.1%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Somerset, Ashlands 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | North Street, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7AL |
| Headteacher | Nicola Ball |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 170 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.1% |
| School Capacity | 170 / 205 (83% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 May 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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
26
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (62% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
North Street, Crewkerne
Somerset, TA18 7AL
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