High Ham Church of England Primary School
High Ham, Langport, TA10 9BYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
High Ham Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Langport for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. It ranks 21st of 153 primary schools in Somerset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 January 2012, report published 9 March 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 September 2022
Pupils are proud to attend High Ham Primary School. They thrive and feel safe in the caring and nurturing atmosphere. Leaders have high expectations of pupils' learning and behaviour. Everyone understands the school's values of friendship, trust and respect. Staff lead by example, and pupils respond well. Pupils describe their school as 'a fun place to learn and a safe place to be'. Pupils are eager to learn. They work hard in lessons. Around school, pupils are well- mannered. They play happily together at breaktimes. Pupils strive to be a 'house hero' or to receive a 'random act of kindness' award for making good choices. Pupils say that they feel well looked after. They say that bullying hardly ever happens. Pupils trust staff to deal with any issues quickly. Leaders recognise the importance of pupils' well-being. Staff teach pupils how to look after their mental health, for example, by practising 'calm thoughts'. Pupils have a wide range of experiences beyond the classroom. Staff plan trips which broaden pupils' horizons. Older pupils take on extra responsibilities, such as being digital leaders and sports leaders. Creative writing, running and country dancing are among the many clubs on offer.
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not check what pupils know and can do in some foundation subjects well enough. Therefore, teachers do not always know what pupils remember from their previous learning. As a result, some pupils have gaps in their knowledge and understanding. Leaders need to ensure that assessment in foundation subjects is effective so that pupils learn and remember the curriculum well.
- Leaders do not place enough emphasis on promoting pupils' understanding of British values and protected characteristics. Some pupils' knowledge of these concepts is underdeveloped. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum develops pupils' knowledge and understanding of equalities and British Values effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
26 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
173 pupils on roll, with places for 180
Schools near High Ham Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huish Episcopi Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 93% met the expected standard |
| Othery Village School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Middlezoy Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| King Ina Church of England Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 32% met the expected standard |
| Ashcott Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Ann Edwards
- Phone
- 01458250735
- Address
- High Ham, Langport, TA10 9BY
- Local authority
- Somerset
- URN
- 123761
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.