Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School, Taunton

In its own words: "Hatch Beauchamp C of E Primary School is part of the Academies for Character and Excellence (ACE). ACE is a Multi Academy Trust of primary schools in Devon, Torbay and Somerset. ACE is a charitable trust with a mission of Achieving Excellence through Cultivating Character, Sharing Talents and Pursuing Innovation."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Hatch Beauchamp C of E Primary School is a wonderful, small and caring school at the heart of the village of Hatch Beauchamp. Children from 2 to 11 work and play together in a thriving community, in which they learn to care and to appreciate everyone's individuality."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include Lego and cooking.

The school week is 32.5 hours a week.

Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School has no published results of its own yet. Before it took its current form in 2024, under its previous registration (URN 145842), 33% of its Year 6 pupils reached the expected standard in reading and 44% in maths in the 2024 Key Stage 2 assessments.

For September 2026 entry, 3 families put Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 5 named it as one of their preferences, for 3 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School are Curry Mallet Church of England Primary School (1.8 miles, Outstanding, 82% reading, 73% maths); Ashill Community Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 83% reading, 67% maths); Thurlbear Church of England Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 90% reading, 90% maths); and North Curry CofE Primary School (2.9 miles, Outstanding, 84% reading, 84% maths).

Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School is one of 20 schools run by The Academies for Character and Excellence, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 80% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

36.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 5 pupils (15.2%) received SEN support and 3 (9.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School has a SEN unit for autism and social, emotional and mental health needs: 8 places, 7 pupils on roll.

Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 5 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hatch Inn (adjacent), 200 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Somerset (22).

Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.