Cheddar First School
URN: 123717 • Cheddar BS27 3HN
Overview
- Name
- Cheddar First School
- URN
- 123717
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Margaret Wookey (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Hillfield, Cheddar BS27 3HN
Summary
Cheddar First School is a community primary school located in Cheddar, Somerset, catering to children aged 6 months to 9 years. The school features a spacious campus with ten classrooms, three nursery rooms, extensive playgrounds, and dedicated outdoor learning areas, including a forest school and a pond. This environment supports a holistic approach to education, encouraging outdoor learning and exploration.
The school’s ethos is centred around creating a safe, fun, and supportive environment where children can thrive. Cheddar First School promotes individuality and a love for learning through a creative curriculum and various extracurricular activities, including a choir, sports, and opportunities for learning musical instruments. Emphasis is placed on developing oracy skills, resilience, and emotional intelligence, ensuring that children are well-prepared for their future.
Cheddar First School values community involvement and encourages parental engagement. The school’s vision is guided by core values of safety, readiness, and respect, fostering a positive atmosphere for both students and staff. Parents are invited to tour the school to experience its welcoming environment firsthand.
The school’s ethos is centred around creating a safe, fun, and supportive environment where children can thrive. Cheddar First School promotes individuality and a love for learning through a creative curriculum and various extracurricular activities, including a choir, sports, and opportunities for learning musical instruments. Emphasis is placed on developing oracy skills, resilience, and emotional intelligence, ensuring that children are well-prepared for their future.
Cheddar First School values community involvement and encourages parental engagement. The school’s vision is guided by core values of safety, readiness, and respect, fostering a positive atmosphere for both students and staff. Parents are invited to tour the school to experience its welcoming environment firsthand.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 253 | 139 | 114 | 300 | 11.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 253 | 139 | 114 | 300 | 11.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 253 | 139 | 114 | 300 | 11.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 253 | 139 | 114 | 300 | 11.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 253 | 139 | 114 | 300 | 11.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 253 | 139 | 114 | 300 | 11.90 |
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