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Shepton Beauchamp Church School

Somerset, TA19 0LQPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
2 1st-choice / 2 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Shepton Beauchamp Church School

Shepton Beauchamp Church School is a very small Church of England primary in Somerset, currently teaching just 24 pupils against a capacity of 72, which means it is operating at only a third of its potential size. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 20.8%, a figure that is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23% but still significant for a rural village school. Despite the spare capacity, the school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake: it received six applications for just two available places, with two of those applications coming as first preferences. That oversubscription ratio of 3:1 suggests a strong local reputation, even though the school is tiny. The headteacher is Connel Boyle, and the school serves the 4-11 age range in the Somerset local authority area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChurch Street, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0LQ
HeadteacherConnel Boyle
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils24
Free School Meals (FSM)20.8%
School Capacity24 / 72 (33% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 9 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Art StudiosPlaying FieldsDining HallForest SchoolLibraryGymnasiumICT SuiteSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

Cross CountryFootballTennisDanceGymnasticsRoundersSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubCodingChessBook ClubFilm ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Speech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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