SchoolScoresWest Chinnock Church School
Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
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Scotts Way, West Chinnock, Crewkerne, TA18 7PU
01935 350232 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Inadequate at the inspection that started on 18 October 2022. 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.
Category of concern: Special measures.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Early years | Inadequate |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
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 | 4 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 4 |
| Of those, offered a place | 4 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 5 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 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 5th highest of 5 state primary schools in Crewkerne. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.8% | 20.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 5 state primary schools in Crewkerne. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 5 state primary schools in Crewkerne. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.8% | 12.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 5 state primary schools in Crewkerne. Higher than 33% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 12.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 5 state primary schools in Crewkerne. Lower than 28% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 5 state primary schools in Crewkerne. Lower than 19% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.2% | 12.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 5th lowest of 5 state primary schools in Crewkerne. Lower than 31% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.4 | 3.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 5th lowest of 5 state primary schools in Crewkerne. Lower than 14% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 5 state primary schools in Crewkerne. Higher than 3% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 12.2 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 5 state primary schools in Crewkerne. Higher than 9% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.9 | 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
- Norton Sub Hamdon Church School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Haselbury Plucknett CofE Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Merriott Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 30% met expected standard (KS2)
- Castle Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- South Petherton Junior School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ashlands CofE Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- All Saints Church School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Coker CofE VC Primary School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is West Chinnock Church School's Ofsted rating?
West Chinnock Church School was rated Inadequate by Ofsted at its inspection in 18 October 2022.
Is West Chinnock Church School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 4 families put West Chinnock Church School as their first choice for 4 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 4 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 150027.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.