Winsham Primary School
Church Street, Winsham, Chard, TA20 4HUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Winsham Primary School is a primary school in Chard for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 November 2023, report published 12 December 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 1 November 2023
Pupils enjoy learning at this happy and inclusive school. They respect each other's differences and learn to be empathetic. Pupils are particularly enthusiastic about their outdoor learning. For example, they took inspiration from nature in an art project to wattle and daub walls when they learned about prehistory. The school has high expectations of pupils' achievement. Pupils follow a broad curriculum and, in most subjects, are prepared well for future learning. Pupils, of all ages, behave well and learn eagerly together. Parents speak highly of the education and care that their children receive. The school is determined that pupils should feel they have 'choice and voice'. Pupils played an important part in redefining the school's vision and, for example, choosing the trees for its 'houses'. Pupils have opportunities to vote such as for the school council and the books they read. They learn how to make decisions and be active members of the school community. Pupils develop their talents and interests through the school's extra-curricular programme. The school plans opportunities carefully to ensure there are no barriers to pupils participating. For example, pupils sing together, enjoy clubs such as 'creative thinkers' and share their artwork at local events, such as the horticultural show.
What the school should improve
- In some subject curriculums, the school has not identified and sequenced the key knowledge and skills that pupils need to learn. Consequently, pupils do not gain sufficient depth in their knowledge of all subjects. The school and trust should ensure that all subject curriculums are planned and sequenced in a way that supports pupils to develop detailed knowledge and skills over time.
Pupil numbers and mix
22 pupils on roll, with places for 57
Schools near Winsham Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Tatworth Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Avishayes Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Chard School | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Manor Court Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Cara Gilmour-White
- Phone
- 0146030377
- Address
- Church Street, Winsham, Chard, TA20 4HU
- Local authority
- Somerset
- URN
- 147024
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.