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Shipham Church of England First School

Academy converter · Winscombe · BS25 1TX

Ages 2–9 · 82 pupils · Somerset

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Ofsted

Not judged

Overall absence

4.9%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2024-10-08

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 absence4.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)9.8%
Unauthorised0.7%
Authorised absence
4.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.6%
Enrolments in measure
61

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

10

Places offered

10

1st-preference offers

10

Total preferences (any rank)
23
Preferred offers (top 3)
10
Applications from outside LA
7
Offers to outside-LA applicants
2

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill85%

82 pupils · 97 places

Pupils on roll
82
Boys / girls
47 / 35
School capacity
97
Capacity fill
82 / 97 (85%)
Free school meals
3.3%
FSM pupils
2
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

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Bath and Wells
Governance
Academy trust: WESSEX LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
WESSEX LEARNING TRUST
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Netto

Location

Address
Turnpike Road, Shipham
Postcode
BS25 1TX
Town
Winscombe
County
Somerset
Local authority
Somerset
District
Somerset
Constituency
Wells and Mendip Hills
Urban/rural
Smaller 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 Winscombe, Somerset, 82 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 3.3%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Bath and Wells.

Open schools in Winscombe
5
Primary schools in Winscombe
3
Academies among open schools in Winscombe
80% (4)
Open schools in BS25
5
Primary in BS25
3
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 WinscombeNear BS25

  • Winscombe Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Winscombe · BS25 1HH · North Somerset

    Ages 4–11

    • KS284%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM8.1%
    • Demand1.03

    1.3 miles away

  • Sandford Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Winscombe · BS25 5PA · North Somerset

    Ages 4–11

    • KS272%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM18.3%
    • Demand1.00

    1.7 miles away

  • Cheddar First School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Cheddar · BS27 3HN · Somerset

    Ages 2–9

    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM13.4%
    • Demand1.00

    2.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Netto
Telephone
01934843485
Website
https://shiphamfirstschool.co.uk/

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