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Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
Chard Street, Chard, Thorncombe, Somerset, TA20 4NE, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.7 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
32
Capacity
77
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
42%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a small cohort of 32 pupils, the school offers a close-knit environment, but recent Ofsted findings classify it as requiring improvement. The LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than only 11% of schools, suggesting challenges in overall effectiveness. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating the school for their children.
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Last inspected: 10 October 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.6%
Mixed Other3.1%
Location
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50.82630, -2.88803 · TA20 4NE
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN151307
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 October 2023.
Is Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy a good school?
Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy scores 10.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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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