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St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge
Ash Walk, Henstridge, St Nicholas C of E Primary School, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0QD, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.8 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
94
Capacity
119
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a high parent satisfaction rate of 96%, this primary school offers a supportive community environment for children aged 4-11. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted, and academic outcomes show that only 57% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, with no students achieving the higher standard. While it ranks in the top 70% for expected outcomes nationally, there is room for growth in overall academic performance.
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Last inspected: 11 March 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% 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 (25 responses)
★★★★4.1
School keeps me informed
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
Progress is communicated
88%
My child is happy
84%
School has high expectations
84%
My child feels safe
80%
School supports development
80%
Behaviour is good
76%
School responds to concerns
68%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Indian1.1%
Location
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50.97894, -2.39653 · BA8 0QD
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN150587
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge rated by Ofsted?
St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2025.
Is St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge a good school?
St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge scores 2.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% 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 St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge?
Based on 25 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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