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20 fields differ · 16 match
Provision checklist
Quick yes/no view derived from GIAS characteristics (not Ofsted or performance).
| Provision | Axbridge Church of England First School | Axbridge Church of England First School Academy | Cheddar First School | Weare Academy First School |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sixth form | No | No | No | No |
| Boarding | No | No | No | No |
| Special school | No | No | No | No |
| Independent | No | No | No | No |
| Academy | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Field | Axbridge Church of England First School | Axbridge Church of England First School Academy | Cheddar First School | Weare Academy First School |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locationdiffers | Axbridge, BS26 2BA | Axbridge, BS26 2BA | Cheddar, BS27 3HN | Axbridge, BS26 2JS |
| School typediffers | Voluntary controlled school | Academy converter | Academy converter | Academy converter |
| Phase | Primary | Primary | Primary | Primary |
| Age rangediffers | 3–9 | 2–9 | 2–9 | 2–9 |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Statusdiffers | Closed | Open | Open | Open |
| Ofsted headlinediffers | — | Good | Not judged | Good |
| Attainment 8 | — | — | — | — |
| Progress 8 | — | — | — | — |
| Eng & maths 5+ | — | — | — | — |
| Eng & maths 4+ | — | — | — | — |
| EBacc entry | — | — | — | — |
| EBacc APS | — | — | — | — |
| KS2 expected (RWM) | — | — | — | — |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | — | — | — | — |
| Overall absencediffers | — | 3.6% | 6.2% | 4.9% |
| Persistent absencediffers | — | 1.6% | 15.5% | 6.8% |
| Severe absencediffers | — | 0.0% | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| Admissions demand ratiodiffers | — | 0.95 (Balanced demand) | 1.00 (Balanced demand) | 1.00 (Balanced demand) |
| 1st preferencesdiffers | — | 18 | 35 | 24 |
| Places offereddiffers | — | 19 | 35 | 24 |
| Pupils on rolldiffers | — | 177 | 358 | 149 |
| Capacity filldiffers | — | 177 / 179 (99%) | 358 / 300 (119%) | 149 / 150 (99%) |
| Free school mealsdiffers | — | 16.8% | 13.4% | 10.9% |
| Admissions policy | — | — | — | — |
| Headteacherdiffers | Mrs Lorna Richardson | Mr Dominic Shillabeer | Mrs Suzanne Smith | Mrs Chelsey Dover |
| SEN types | — | — | — | — |
| Diocesediffers | Diocese of Bath and Wells | Diocese of Bath and Wells | — | Diocese of Bath and Wells |
| Constituencydiffers | Wells | Wells and Mendip Hills | Wells and Mendip Hills | Wells and Mendip Hills |
| Sponsor | — | — | — | — |
| Federation | — | — | — | — |
| Governancediffers | Voluntary controlled school | Academy trust: WESSEX LEARNING TRUST | Academy trust: WESSEX LEARNING TRUST | Academy trust: WESSEX LEARNING TRUST |
| Academy/trustdiffers | — | WESSEX LEARNING TRUST | WESSEX LEARNING TRUST | WESSEX LEARNING TRUST |
| Nursery | Has Nursery Classes | Has Nursery Classes | Has Nursery Classes | Has Nursery Classes |
| Sixth formdiffers | Does not have a sixth form | Does not have a sixth form | Does not have a sixth form | — |
| Boarding | No boarders | No boarders | No boarders | No boarders |
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