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Timberscombe Church of England First School

Somerset, TA24 7TYPrimaryAges 2–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
5 1st-choice / 5 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Timberscombe Church of England First School

Timberscombe Church of England First School is a small state primary in Somerset with just 28 pupils, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 awarded it a Good overall rating. That puts it in line with the majority of schools in the local authority, where only six out of 219 primary schools hold an Outstanding rating. What stands out here is the school’s personal development provision, which was graded Outstanding — a rare distinction that suggests a strong focus on character and wellbeing. The school’s Progress 8 and KS2 SATs data are not available in the published records, so it’s not possible to compare its headline academic metrics against the LA average of 59 for KS2. However, the Ofsted breakdown shows consistent Good grades across quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership, with that single Outstanding mark for personal development. This pattern points to a school that prioritises the whole child, even if its academic outcomes are not publicly benchmarked.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressTimberscombe, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7TY
HeadteacherAngela Hall
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils28
Free School Meals (FSM)17.9%
School Capacity28 / 60 (47% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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