Eastcombe Primary School
About Eastcombe Primary School
Eastcombe Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families, with 23 applications for just 6 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.83. Five of those applications were first-preference choices, and all five received offers, suggesting that those who put the school at the top of their list are very likely to get in. The school is a small, state-funded primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, with just 51 pupils on roll against a capacity of 77, so class sizes are small and places are fiercely contested. While the Parent View data isn't included here, the high demand alone signals strong local confidence. The school has held a Good rating from Ofsted across both its most recent inspections, with the latest graded inspection in 2023 giving it Good marks for overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management. Notably, personal development was rated Outstanding, which points to a real focus on building character and resilience.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Oct 2023Source: Ofsted, 19 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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