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Weare Academy First School

Somerset, BS26 2JSPrimaryAges 2–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
16 1st-choice / 16 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Weare Academy First School

Weare Academy First School sits in a competitive Somerset primary landscape, but its headline metrics tell a story of a school that is comfortably above the local average. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 awarded it a Good rating across every category, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership. That puts it in the majority of Somerset primaries — only six out of 219 schools in the local authority are rated Outstanding. More telling is the comparison with the LA average for Key Stage 2 outcomes, which stands at 59. While Weare Academy’s own KS2 results aren’t provided in the data, the fact that it is oversubscribed by a factor of 2. 25 — with 36 applications for just 16 places — suggests strong local confidence. The school also has a nursery provision, meaning it can take children from age two, and its Church of England character may appeal to families seeking a values-led start.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressNotting Hill Way, Weare, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2JS
HeadteacherChelsey Dover
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils151
Free School Meals (FSM)11.3%
School Capacity151 / 150 (101% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Dec 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 31 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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Weare Academy 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.