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Cheddar First School

Academy converter · Cheddar · BS27 3HN

Ages 2–9 · 358 pupils · Somerset

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Ofsted

Not judged

Overall absence

6.2%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2024-11-26

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)15.5%
Unauthorised1.1%
Authorised absence
5.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.4%
Enrolments in measure
219

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill119%

358 pupils · 300 places

Pupils on roll
358
Boys / girls
176 / 182
School capacity
300
Capacity fill
358 / 300 (119%)
Free school meals
13.4%
FSM pupils
48
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–9

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: WESSEX LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
WESSEX LEARNING TRUST
Headteacher
Mrs Suzanne Smith

Location

Address
Hillfield, The Hayes
Postcode
BS27 3HN
Town
Cheddar
County
Somerset
Local authority
Somerset
District
Somerset
Constituency
Wells and Mendip Hills
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–9, in Cheddar, Somerset, 358 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 13.4%.

Open schools in Cheddar
3
Primary schools in Cheddar
1
Academies among open schools in Cheddar
100% (3)
Open schools in BS27
4
Primary in BS27
2
Open schools in Somerset LA
307
Primary in Somerset LA
218

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in CheddarNear BS27

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Suzanne Smith
Telephone
01934742546
Website
cheddarfirstschool.co.uk

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