SchoolScoresSt Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
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Ash Walk, Henstridge, St Nicholas C of E Primary School, Templecombe, BA8 0QD
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Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 11 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
25 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Somerset comparisons use the 110 of its 219 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 109 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 | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 97th highest of 110 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 103rd highest of 110 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 6% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 90th highest of 110 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 13% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 66 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 91% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 21 parents who had raised a concern Joint 54th highest of 101 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 42% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 29th highest of 110 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 27%). 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. Somerset figures pool parents at the Somerset 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
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
14 pupils in this year group.
57% — about the same as the Somerset average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 79% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 57% | 70% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
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 | 10 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 10 |
| Of those, offered a place | 10 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 15 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
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 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Templecombe. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.7% | 20.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Templecombe. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Templecombe. Higher than 88% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.3% | 12.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Templecombe. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 12.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Templecombe. Lower than 5% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.7% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Templecombe. Lower than 10% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 21.6% | 12.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Templecombe. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Templecombe. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Templecombe. Higher than 64% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.8 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Templecombe. Higher than 40% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.2 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- Stalbridge CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Abbas and Templecombe Church School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Milborne Port Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024, before conversion) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 11 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge?
96% of the 25 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 10 families put St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge as their first choice for 10 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 10 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 150587.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.