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Avishayes Community Primary School

Somerset, TA20 1NSPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
3 Good · 2 Requires improvement
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
16%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
24 1st-choice / 24 places
Ranking
#13,606
of 13,686 nationally

About Avishayes Community Primary School

Ofsted's Parent View survey, based on 35 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, shows that 66% of parents would recommend Avishayes Community Primary School. That's a significant minority of 34% who wouldn't, and the survey responses reveal some sharp divides. While 94% of parents agree or strongly agree that their child is happy, and 82% feel their child is safe, only 62% agree that concerns are dealt with properly, with 37% actively disagreeing. On behaviour, 62% agree the school ensures good conduct, but 31% disagree. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, receiving 32 applications for 24 places, with 24 first-preference offers made — an oversubscription ratio of 1.33. This suggests a degree of local demand, but the mixed parent feedback indicates that the school's reputation among current families is far from universally positive.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressFairway Rise, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1NS
HeadteacherClare Rinaldi
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils208
Free School Meals (FSM)29.7%
School Capacity208 / 239 (87% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 35 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Oct 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 18 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Music RoomsICT SuiteSports HallPlaying FieldsLibraryForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

Cross CountryAthleticsSwimmingTennisNetballRoundersFootball

Clubs & Activities

ChessCodingEco ClubGardeningArt ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Avishayes Community Primary School

Avishayes Community Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.