Old Cleeve Church of England First School
Huish Lane, Washford, TA23 0PBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Old Cleeve Church of England First School is a primary school in Washford for ages 3 to 9. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 July 2023, report published 21 September 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 July 2023
Pupils flourish at this friendly, family oriented school. They make a flying start from the moment they arrive to the school, in Nursery. Pupils go on to achieve well. Staff know each pupil as an individual. They use this knowledge to make learning relevant for each pupil's interests and starting points, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). As a result, pupils' experiences reflect the school's values to 'achieve, thrive, care and belong'. Staff expect a lot of pupils. Pupils respond positively. They show strong attitudes to their learning and behave particularly well around the school. Occasionally, some pupils need reminding to try their hardest in lessons. Pupils and parents agree that bullying is exceptionally rare. Pupils say they are happy and that everyone looks out for one another. They recognise that staff swiftly resolve any issues on the rare occasions when this is necessary. Consequently, pupils enjoy playing, learning and growing together. Parents are positive about the experiences their children have. They believe their children are safe and well looked after. They recognise that staff provide unique and targeted support for their children. Parents rightly say that their children are well prepared for the next stage of their education.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have redesigned and replanned several elements of the school's curriculum. This has helped to raise expectations and improve pupils' learning. However, some elements of the curriculum remain new or overly focused on specific elements of knowledge. Leaders should continue to embed and develop their new curriculum so that pupils' outcomes continue to improve across all subjects.
Pupil numbers and mix
127 pupils on roll, with places for 90
Schools near Old Cleeve Church of England First School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St Peter's Church of England First School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Dunster First School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Stogumber CofE Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 3 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emma Murch
- Phone
- 01984640232
- Address
- Huish Lane, Washford, TA23 0PB
- Local authority
- Somerset
- URN
- 140636
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.