Horsington Church School

About Horsington Church School

Horsington Church School’s Key Stage 2 results for the 2023/24 academic year place it comfortably above the Somerset average for primary schools. The school recorded 67% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the local authority average of 59%. That eight-point gap puts the school in the top quarter of Somerset primaries, ranking 47th out of 219. The maths results are particularly striking: every single pupil reached the expected standard, and the average maths score of 107 is well above the national baseline of 100. Reading scores are similarly strong, with an average of 106 and 83% of pupils meeting the expected level. Nationally, the school sits in the 40th percentile, which is a solid mid-table performance for a small village school. The school holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across its two most recent inspections, with the most recent ungraded inspection in October 2024 confirming that standards are being maintained.

Academically, the school’s Ofsted breakdown shows Good ratings for overall effectiveness, leadership and management, and early years provision. The school’s Progress 8 data is not available, but the attainment figures speak for themselves. Parent feedback from the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, shows that 79% of respondents would recommend the school. However, there are some notable areas of concern: only 36% of parents strongly agreed that SEND children receive the support they need, and 27% strongly disagreed. Similarly, while 60% of parents strongly agreed their child is happy, 7% strongly disagreed, and 12% strongly disagreed that their child feels safe. These figures suggest the school’s experience is not uniformly positive for all families, and the mixed views on safety and SEND support are worth investigating further.

Horsington Church School is a small Church of England primary with 93 pupils on roll against a capacity of 120, so there is some room for growth. It was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 27 applications for 15 places, with all 15 first-preference applicants offered a spot. The school offers a range of facilities including a forest school, chapel, library, playing fields and a gymnasium, and runs clubs such as science club, drama and film club. Sports on offer include football, cricket, rounders and cross country. The school’s SEND provision covers specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health support. For families who value a strong Church of England ethos, small class sizes and above-average academic outcomes, this school is a strong contender, though the mixed parent views on safety and SEND support are worth investigating further.

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