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St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge

St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge

Somerset, BA8 0QDPrimary School·Ages 4-11
R. ImprovementQuality of Ed.

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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressAsh Walk, St Nicholas C of E Primary School, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0QD
HeadteacherJames Webb
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils94
Free School Meals (FSM)27.7%
School Capacity94 / 119 (79% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Mar 2025
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Quality of Education

Requires improvement

Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade

Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Ofsted Parent View

25 responses

Would Recommend This School

96%Excellent
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
SEND support
0%
Bullying dealt with
36%
Concerns dealt with
68%
Strengths95%+ agree
Aware of curriculumSubject range

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteLibraryPlaying FieldsSensory RoomDining HallSports HallGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingCricketFootballCross CountryRounders

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaArt Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

11

Applications

15

Balanced

Applications roughly match available places

Applications to places ratio1.4x
0x1x2x3x5x+

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge

St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.

Contact Information

01963362308www.stnicholashenstridge.co.uk/

Ash Walk, St Nicholas C of E Primary School, Templecombe

Somerset, BA8 0QD

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Ash Walk, St Nicholas C of E Primary School, Templecombe

Somerset, BA8 0QD

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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