Maiden Beech Academy
20%
Capacity
85
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Maiden Beech Academy
Maiden Beech Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Somerset community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 85 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (20% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Maiden Beech Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Claire Luce, it falls under Somerset local authority.
Maiden Beech Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 39 applications for 24 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Maiden Beech Academy include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Netball, Cricket, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Somerset, Maiden Beech Academy 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Lyme Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8HG |
| Headteacher | Claire Luce |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 85 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.0% |
| School Capacity | 85 / 420 (20% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 27 Mar 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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
39
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 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
Lyme Road, Crewkerne
Somerset, TA18 8HG
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