Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School
85%
Capacity
102
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School
Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA 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 102 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 120 places).
Ofsted has rated Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanna Rousseau, it falls under Somerset local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 100% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 45th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 134 in Somerset.
Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 29 applications for 17 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School include Dining Hall, Library, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Rounders, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Film Club, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Somerset, Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA 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 | Combe St Nicholas, Chard, Somerset, TA20 3NG |
| Headteacher | Joanna Rousseau |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 102 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.8% |
| School Capacity | 102 / 120 (85% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (21 Sept 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 18 Oct 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (100%)
45th of 13,686
Nationally
7th of 1,469
In South West
1st of 134
In Somerset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
100%
Expected Standard
21%
Higher Standard
'22/23
75%
'23/24
100%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed17
29
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Combe St Nicholas, Chard
Somerset, TA20 3NG
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