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Winscombe Primary School

Academy converter · Winscombe · BS25 1HH

Ages 4–11 · 209 pupils · North Somerset

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

KS2 expected (RWM)

84%

Overall absence

4.6%

Admissions demand

1.03 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2025-04-29

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)84%
Higher standard (RWM)6%
Avg scaled score — reading
106.0
Avg scaled score — maths
105.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
104.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence4.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)8.6%
Unauthorised1.3%
Authorised absence
3.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
185

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

1.03 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

30

Places offered

29

1st-preference offers

29

Total preferences (any rank)
45
Preferred offers (top 3)
29
Applications from outside LA
3
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 fill100%

209 pupils · 210 places

Pupils on roll
209
Boys / girls
109 / 100
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
209 / 210 (100%)
Free school meals
8.1%
FSM pupils
17
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • 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 Paula Baker

Location

Address
Moorham Road
Postcode
BS25 1HH
Town
Winscombe
County
Somerset
Local authority
North Somerset
District
North 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 4–11, in Winscombe, North Somerset, 209 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 8.1%.

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 North Somerset LA
86
Primary in North Somerset LA
65

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

  • Sandford Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Winscombe · BS25 5PA · North Somerset

    Ages 4–11

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

    1.1 miles away

  • Banwell Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Primary

    Banwell · BS29 6DB · North Somerset

    Ages 4–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM25.5%
    • Demand1.00

    1.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Paula Baker
Telephone
01934843407
Website
http://www.winscombeprimaryschool.com

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