SchoolScoresLympsham CofE Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 9 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
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Rectory Way, Lympsham, Weston-Super-Mare, BS24 0EW
01934 750473 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 7 January 2014. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 25 February 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
53 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Weston-Super-Mare comparisons use the 10 of its 26 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 16 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Weston-Super-Mare | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 3rd highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 2nd highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 62% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 42 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 89% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 86% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 39%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Weston-Super-Mare figures pool parents at the Weston-Super-Mare schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Somerset. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 18 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 19 |
| Of those, offered a place | 18 (95%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 32 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 25th highest of 25 state primary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 6% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 20.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 25th highest of 25 state primary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 6% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 25th highest of 25 state primary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 12.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 20th highest of 25 state primary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 12.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 15th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Lower than 29% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Lower than 44% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.6% | 12.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Lower than 56% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7 | 3.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 8th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Lower than 47% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 25 state primary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 91% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.9 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 10th highest of 25 state primary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 42% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.3 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 11th highest of 24 state primary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 63% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 16.7% | 15.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- East Brent CofE First School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025
- Brent Knoll CofE Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oldmixon Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Berrow Church Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Uphill Village Academy 2.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hutton CofE Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Lympsham CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
Lympsham CofE Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 7 January 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 25 February 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Would parents recommend Lympsham CofE Academy?
98% of the 53 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Lympsham CofE Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Lympsham CofE Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 19 families put Lympsham CofE Academy as their first choice for 18 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 18 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143330.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.