Winscombe Primary School
About Winscombe Primary School
Winscombe Primary School sits within the North Somerset local authority, where it has carved out a strong position among its peers. According to the most recent rankings, the school is placed 2nd out of 57 primary schools in the local authority, placing it in the top 10 per cent of schools locally. The top-performing peers in the area include Northleaze Church of England Primary School, St Peter's Church of England Primary School, and Tickenham Church of England Primary School, all of which also rank highly. Winscombe is a state-funded, mixed primary school for children aged 4 to 11, with no religious character. It currently has 214 pupils on roll, slightly above its official capacity of 210, and a relatively low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 8. 9 per cent. The headteacher is Paula Baker.
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The full report on this school
What 91 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Mar 2025Latest monitoring visit (12 Mar 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 1 Apr 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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