Shepton Beauchamp Church School
33%
Capacity
24
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Shepton Beauchamp Church School
Shepton Beauchamp Church School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Somerset community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 24 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (33% of 72 places).
Ofsted has rated Shepton Beauchamp Church School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Connel Boyle, it falls under Somerset local authority.
Shepton Beauchamp Church School is a popular choice with families — it received 6 applications for 2 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 2 were first-preference applications.
Shepton Beauchamp Church School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 89% recommending the school (19 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Shepton Beauchamp Church School include Art Studios, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Forest School, Library, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Football, Tennis, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Coding, Chess, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Somerset, Shepton Beauchamp Church 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Street, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0LQ |
| Headteacher | Connel Boyle |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 24 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.8% |
| School Capacity | 24 / 72 (33% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Nov 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Source: Ofsted, 9 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
19 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed2
6
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
2 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
Church Street, Ilminster
Somerset, TA19 0LQ
Church Street, Ilminster
Somerset, TA19 0LQ
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