Horsington Church School
Horsington, Templecombe, BA8 0BWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Horsington Church School is a primary school in Templecombe for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. It ranks 121st of 153 primary schools in Somerset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 May 2015, report published 4 June 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 October 2024
Pupils enjoy school and get on well together. They are well behaved and staff take good care of them. Pupils value the school's inclusive environment. They are pleased that everyone looks after each other. Pupils are confident that adults will always give help when needed. One pupil summed up the views of many when they described the school as 'wonderful'. Pupils are keen to learn and they value the opportunities on offer to them. They talk enthusiastically about residential trips, activities such as bikeability training and chances to raise funds for good causes. Pupils feel valued, saying that the school celebrates all their achievements. The school helps to prepare pupils for life beyond school. Most parents and carers say that their children enjoy school. Pupils across the school, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), build a firm foundation in the basics in English and mathematics. This prepares pupils well for later learning. The school wants pupils to do well in all subjects, and most of them do.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the school is not clear about how new knowledge builds on what pupils already know. When this happens, pupils do not get the chance to revisit and deepen their understanding of the most importance information. The trust should make sure that staff receive the support they need to deliver all areas of the curriculum equally well.
- Some writing activities are too complicated. This means that pupils do not learn how to write letters or spell words accurately when they are in Reception and key stage 1. The trust should ensure that all pupils get the practice they need to become fluent in the basic skills of writing.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
12 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
93 pupils on roll, with places for 120
Schools near Horsington Church School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbas and Templecombe Church School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Wincanton Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 59% met the expected standard |
| St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement | 57% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kelly Barge
- Phone
- 01963370358
- Address
- Horsington, Templecombe, BA8 0BW
- Local authority
- Somerset
- URN
- 140456
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.