High Ham Church of England Primary School, Langport
High Ham Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Langport. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in September 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 5 schools in Langport with published results, and 2,822nd of 14,452 across England. It was 92% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Somerset (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
High Ham Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at High Ham Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 71% in Somerset and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 76% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at High Ham Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 23 families put High Ham Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 38 named it as one of their preferences, for 24 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at High Ham Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to High Ham Church of England Primary School are Huish Episcopi Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 96% reading, 93% maths); Othery Village School (2.7 miles, Good, 100% reading, 83% maths); Middlezoy Primary School (3.4 miles, Good, 83% reading, 67% maths); and King Ina Church of England Academy (3.7 miles, Requires improvement, 56% reading, 44% maths).
High Ham Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.
Huish Episcopi Primary SchoolOthery Village SchoolMiddlezoy Primary SchoolKing Ina Church of England Academy
Who goes there
15% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 19 pupils (11%) received SEN support and 5 (2.9%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of High Ham Church of England Primary School.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Old Vicarage (e-bound), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Somerset (22).
Suspensions and exclusions
High Ham Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from January 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2012 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
15.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 76% to 88% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 71% to 85% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 67% to 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.8
Avg class size
24.3
Infant (KS1)
33.3
KS2
6
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Somerset is 3 (the median across 307 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at High Ham Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
166 pupils
180 places
14 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Langport
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Langport
Across Somerset council
Places available
6,414
Applications
4,928
Got 1st preference
95.0%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Somerset council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
19
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
13.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
173
Total Pupils
98
Boys
75
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
21.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,306
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,306
Per pupil
£938k
Total funding
£30k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.2%
Overall absence
9.6%
Persistent absence
146
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about High Ham Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at High Ham Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at High Ham Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 88% reached the expected standard in reading and 85% did so in maths.
What is High Ham Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
High Ham Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in September 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for High Ham Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When High Ham Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Somerset allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at High Ham Church of England Primary School?
High Ham Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 180 places.
How big are the classes at High Ham Church of England Primary School?
Classes at High Ham Church of England Primary School average 28.8 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to High Ham Church of England Primary School?
High Ham Church of England Primary School has around 173 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at High Ham Church of England Primary School?
4.2% of sessions were missed at High Ham Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 9.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to High Ham Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Somerset's coordinated admissions process, naming High Ham Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near High Ham Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Somerset is 3 (the median across 307 schools, same distance and years).
Where is High Ham Church of England Primary School?
High Ham Church of England Primary School is at High Ham, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9BY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)