St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge
79%
Capacity
94
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge
St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Somerset community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 94 pupils on roll, operating at 79% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher James Webb, it falls under Somerset local authority.
St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge is a popular choice with families — it received 15 applications for 11 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 96% recommending the school (25 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge include ICT Suite, Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Cricket, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Somerset, St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge 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 | Ash Walk, St Nicholas C of E Primary School, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0QD |
| Headteacher | James Webb |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 94 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.7% |
| School Capacity | 94 / 119 (79% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Mar 2025Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
25 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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
15
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ash Walk, St Nicholas C of E Primary School, Templecombe
Somerset, BA8 0QD
Ash Walk, St Nicholas C of E Primary School, Templecombe
Somerset, BA8 0QD
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