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Horsington Church School
Horsington, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0BW, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.5 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
93
Capacity
120
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 50% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 83% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 79% recommending the school, although the low percentage of students achieving higher standards and the limited overall pupil population may raise some concerns for prospective families.
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Last inspected: 6 May 2015Older 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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (43 responses)
★★★★★3.7
School keeps me informed
93%
Good range of subjects
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
My child makes good progress
84%
My child feels safe
81%
My child is happy
79%
Behaviour is good
79%
I'd recommend this school
79%
School supports development
79%
Progress is communicated
79%
School has high expectations
72%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Mixed Other2.2%
White Other2.2%
Location
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51.01816, -2.43073 · BA8 0BW
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN140456
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.horsingtonbwmat.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Horsington Church School rated by Ofsted?
Horsington Church School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 May 2015.
Is Horsington Church School a good school?
Horsington Church School scores 15.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Horsington Church School?
Based on 43 Ofsted Parent View responses, Horsington Church School receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
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