Ilchester Community School
URN: 123735 • Yeovil BA22 8JL
Overview
- Name
- Ilchester Community School
- URN
- 123735
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michelle Mordue (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01935840568
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Somerton Road, Yeovil BA22 8JL
Summary
Ilchester Community School is a larger than average primary school located in Yeovil, Somerset, serving the communities of Ilchester, Yeovilton, and Limington. The school caters to 292 pupils from Reception to Year 6 and has a capacity for 359. It also features an Early Years Department for children aged 2 and above. The school is committed to child-centred learning, ensuring that each pupil's unique needs are met while fostering a sense of belonging within the community.
The school’s ethos is built around six core values: Belief, Bravery, Equity, Curiosity, Aspiration, and Kindness. These values guide the educational approach, encouraging pupils to develop both academically and personally. The dedicated staff focus on providing a stimulating environment that promotes a lifelong love of learning, and they actively engage with parents to support each child's educational journey.
Ilchester Community School operates under the governance of the Preston Primary Academy Trust and follows admission arrangements set by Somerset Local Authority. The school prioritises inclusivity and aims to make the transition for new students as smooth as possible.
The school’s ethos is built around six core values: Belief, Bravery, Equity, Curiosity, Aspiration, and Kindness. These values guide the educational approach, encouraging pupils to develop both academically and personally. The dedicated staff focus on providing a stimulating environment that promotes a lifelong love of learning, and they actively engage with parents to support each child's educational journey.
Ilchester Community School operates under the governance of the Preston Primary Academy Trust and follows admission arrangements set by Somerset Local Authority. The school prioritises inclusivity and aims to make the transition for new students as smooth as possible.
Useful links
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
- https://www.prestonprimaryacademytrust.co.uk/ (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Preston CofE Primary School (77.0)
- Huish Primary School (76.2)
- Kingfisher Primary School (74.8)
- Primrose Lane Primary School (74.6)
- Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (70.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 292 | 161 | 131 | 359 | 13.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 301 | 167 | 134 | 359 | 11.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 266 | 141 | 125 | 359 | 11.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 266 | 141 | 125 | 359 | 11.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 286 | 154 | 132 | 359 | 10.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 282 | 149 | 133 | 359 | 6.70 |
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