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Cutcombe Church of England First School

Somerset, TA24 7DZPrimaryAges 2–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
10 1st-choice / 10 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Cutcombe Church of England First School

Cutcombe Church of England First School is a tiny primary in Somerset with just 37 pupils on roll, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in early 2025 judged it Good across the board. That puts it in solid company locally: of the 219 primary schools in the Somerset local authority, only six hold an Outstanding rating, so Good is a strong and common benchmark. The school’s Key Stage 2 average attainment sits at 59, which is exactly in line with the LA average for its type. That’s a notable achievement for a school of this size, where small cohorts can make results more volatile. The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26, with 12 applications for 10 places and all 10 first-preference families offered a spot, suggesting strong local demand. Parents seem to agree: 86% would recommend the school, and 79% strongly agree their child is happy here.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressWheddon Cross, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7DZ
HeadteacherAlison Blackmore
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils37
Free School Meals (FSM)8.1%
School Capacity37 / 60 (62% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Feb 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (25 Feb 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 1 Mar 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cutcombe Church of England First School

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