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Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School
Combe St Nicholas, Chard, Somerset, TA20 3NG, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.9 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
102
Capacity
120
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 67% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 45% nationally. The school has a smaller pupil population of 102, which can foster a close-knit community, although higher standard achievement at 11% suggests there may be room for improvement in pushing students to excel further. Overall, parent satisfaction appears strong, reflecting a supportive environment for young learners.
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Last inspected: 26 September 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.2%
White Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Location
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50.89673, -2.99414 · TA20 3NG
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN123828
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 September 2012.
Is Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School a good school?
Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School scores 57.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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