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Churchfield Church School

Somerset, TA9 3JFPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2026
KS2 Results
38%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
47 1st-choice / 49 places
Ranking
#12,751
of 13,686 nationally

About Churchfield Church School

Churchfield Church School is a Church of England primary in Somerset that is currently educating 437 pupils, which is 28 over its stated capacity of 409. That oversubscription is reflected in its admissions data for the 2025/26 intake: the school received 57 applications for 49 places, with 47 of those coming as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1. 16. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 42. 2%, which is significantly higher than the national average for primary schools (typically around 23-24%), suggesting the school serves a community with above-average levels of economic disadvantage. With a nursery on site and a mixed intake from ages 3 to 11, the school draws from a broad local catchment, and the demand for places indicates it is a popular choice among families in the area despite the capacity squeeze.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBurnham Road, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3JF
HeadteacherJoanne Thorn
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils437
Free School Meals (FSM)42.2%
School Capacity437 / 409 (107% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Sept 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Oct 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

School day

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Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:00

Breakfast club

07:30-08:40

After-school care

15:00-17:00

Source: churchfieldchurchschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Churchfield Church School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.