Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School
48%
Capacity
27
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School
Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Somerset community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 27 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (48% of 56 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Emma Johns, it falls under Somerset local authority.
Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 3 applications for 2 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 1 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Forest School, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Tennis, Cricket, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Chess, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Somerset, Hatch Beauchamp Church of England 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Station Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 6SQ |
| Headteacher | Emma Johns |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 27 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.6% |
| School Capacity | 27 / 56 (48% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
2025/26Oversubscribed2
3
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
1 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Station Road, Taunton
Somerset, TA3 6SQ
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