St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge

URN: 123760 • Templecombe BA8 0QD

Overview

Name
St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge
URN
123760
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
55.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Alison Shearer (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Ash Walk, Templecombe BA8 0QD

Summary

St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, located in Templecombe, Somerset, is a Voluntary Controlled school that caters to approximately 99 pupils aged 4 to 11. Established in 1872, the school has a strong commitment to serving its local community while fostering a caring and purposeful environment. It operates under the Bath and Wells Academy Trust, emphasizing a distinctive Christian ethos and a vision for providing an excellent education for every child.

The school is structured into four classes: Reception, Years 1 & 2, Years 3 & 4, and Years 5 & 6, with a full-time teaching assistant in each class. St Nicholas offers a culturally rich and academically ambitious curriculum, focusing on social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) alongside traditional subjects. The school promotes a love of reading, encouraging daily reading at home and providing a well-stocked library with diverse literature.

St Nicholas is dedicated to instilling core values such as kindness, respect, and responsibility in its pupils. The school actively engages in community life and encourages children to develop a strong sense of social responsibility, preparing them to become conscientious citizens.

Key details

LA
Somerset
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
119
Pupils
99
Boys
57
Girls
42
FSM %
38.40
Open date
Close date
2024-02-29
Last Ofsted
2022-11-29
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Somerset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 99 57 42 119 38.40
2024-09-11 99 57 42 119 38.40
2023-09-11 105 59 46 119 38.10
2022-09-11 105 59 46 119 38.10
2021-09-11 104 54 50 119 35.60
2020-09-11 104 46 58 119 32.70

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