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Old Cleeve Church of England First School

Academy converter · Washford · TA23 0PB

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 3–9

Pupils

127

Local authority

Somerset

Age range

Ages 3–9

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

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 3–9, in Washford, Somerset, 127 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 15.6%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Bath and Wells.

Open schools in Washford
1
Primary schools in Washford
1
Academies among open schools in Washford
100% (1)
Open schools in TA23
2
Primary in TA23
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 WashfordNear TA23

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
3–9
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
140636

Location

Address
Huish Lane
Postcode
TA23 0PB
Town
Washford
County
Somerset
Local authority
Somerset
District
Somerset
Constituency
Tiverton and Minehead
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
127
Boys / girls
47 / 80
School capacity
90
Capacity fill
127 / 90 (141%)
Free school meals
15.6%
FSM pupils
19
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Bath and Wells
Governance
Academy trust: BEACON EDUCATION MAT LTD
Academy trust
BEACON EDUCATION MAT LTD
Sponsor
West Somerset Academies Trust

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Emma Murch
Telephone
01984640232
Website
www.oldcleevecofefirstschool.co.uk

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Ofsted

Latest inspection outcomes from Ofsted monthly management information. Report-card grades use the current framework where published; older OEIF grades are shown when that is the latest graded inspection.

Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-07-11

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

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Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Pupil absence rates from DfE pupil absence in schools in England. Persistent absence means 10% or more of sessions missed; severe absence means 50% or more. Lower figures are better.

Academic year 2023/24

Overall absence

5.4%

Persistent absence

9.2%

Unauthorised

1.7%

Authorised absence
3.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.3%
Enrolments in measure
76

Recent years

2022/23
Overall 5.3% · Persistent 10.0%
2021/22
Overall 4.2% · Persistent 5.5%

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England