Tickenham Church of England Primary School

About Tickenham Church of England Primary School

Tickenham Church of England Primary School has been rated Good in its most recent graded inspection, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating. The school’s academic story is best told through its Key Stage 2 results for the 2023/24 year, where 82% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That figure sits well above the North Somerset local authority average of 61%, placing Tickenham third out of 57 primary schools in the area and in the top 10% nationally. The school also achieved above-average scaled scores of 106 in maths and 107 in reading. While the proportion of pupils reaching the higher standard in all three subjects was 9%, the school’s overall performance is strong for a small village primary with just 89 pupils on roll.

Ofsted’s 2023 ungraded inspection confirmed the school remains Good, with leadership and management also judged Good. The early years provision was rated Outstanding, a standout feature for families with younger children. In terms of progress measures, the data does not provide specific progress scores for reading, writing or maths, so it is not possible to say how much pupils improve relative to their starting points. However, the school’s attainment figures are consistently above the local norm. Compared with its previous inspection in 2013, when overall effectiveness was Requires Improvement, the school has clearly raised its game. The headteacher, Elizabeth Lester, leads a small team in a Church of England setting, and the school’s religious character is woven into its identity.

The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26, with 25 applications for 15 places and 14 first-preference offers made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.67. Facilities include a library, music rooms, art studios, a sports hall, an ICT suite, a forest school area and a chapel. Sports on offer include tennis, swimming, cricket and cross country, while clubs range from eco club and coding to chess and drama. SEND provision covers specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication needs. This is a small, community-focused primary that suits families who value strong academic outcomes in a rural Church of England setting, with the nearest Outstanding-rated school, St Peter’s Church of England Primary, 4.6 km away.

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