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
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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.

Key details

LA
Somerset
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
359
Pupils
292
Boys
161
Girls
131
FSM %
13.40
Open date
Close date
2025-05-31
Last Ofsted
2022-03-03
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Somerset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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