Weare Academy First School
Notting Hill Way, Weare, Axbridge, BS26 2JSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Weare Academy First School is a primary school in Axbridge for ages 2 to 9. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 December 2022, report published 31 January 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 December 2022
Children and pupils thrive at this Nursery and school. Pupils are proud of their school and take pride in wearing their uniforms. Parents comment how their children are 'excited to go to school every day'. Relationships are a strength. Staff create an atmosphere which is calm and productive. Leaders have high expectations of what each pupil can achieve, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils enjoy their learning across a range of subjects. Adults have high expectations of behaviour from the day children start in the Nursery Year. Routines are well established. Pupils respond to this and behave well. Pupils say bullying is rare. They are confident that adults deal with any issues quickly. The school offers excellent pastoral support to pupils and their families. Adults know each pupil extremely well. They are quick to spot any changes in their well-being and take swift action. Pupils are safe and well looked after. School leaders are proud of the inclusive, community feel that exists. Parents appreciate all the school has to offer. One parent's comment was typical, 'The school is a fantastic asset to the local community.'
What the school should improve
- Some middle leaders have not yet had the opportunity to monitor the areas they lead. This means they are not sure how well the curriculum is being implemented for all pupils. Leaders need to ensure that middle leaders are able to check the quality of provision to assure themselves pupils achieve as well as they can.
- Assessment is not yet consistently established in all subjects. As a result, pupils' recall of prior learning is not always secure. Leaders need to ensure that staff use assessment effectively to check what pupils know and remember across all subjects.
Pupil numbers and mix
149 pupils on roll, with places for 150
Schools near Weare Academy First School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axbridge Church of England First School Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Cheddar First School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Winscombe Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Fairlands Middle School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WESSEX LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Chelsey Dover
- Phone
- 01934732270
- Address
- Notting Hill Way, Weare, Axbridge, BS26 2JS
- Local authority
- Somerset
- URN
- 136601
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.