Horsington Church School, Templecombe
Horsington Church School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Templecombe, part of The Bath and Wells Diocesan Academies Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 111th-highest of the 155 schools in Somerset with published results, and 11,322nd of 14,452 across England. It was 75% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
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
Horsington Church School in detail
Results
In 2025, 67% of Year 6 pupils at Horsington Church School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 71% in Somerset and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 83% in reading and 100% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Horsington Church School
For September 2026 entry, 12 families put Horsington Church School as their first choice and 20 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Horsington Church School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Horsington Church School are Abbas and Templecombe Church School (1.3 miles, 79% reading, 64% maths); Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 58% reading, 25% maths); Wincanton Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 85% reading, 77% maths); and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary (2.7 miles, 76% reading, 59% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Horsington Church School.
Abbas and Templecombe Church SchoolCharlton Horethorne Church of England Primary SchoolWincanton Primary SchoolOur Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary
The trust
Horsington Church School is one of 46 schools run by The Bath and Wells Diocesan Academies Trust, an academy trust.
All 46 schools in The Bath and Wells Diocesan Academies Trust
What parents say
43 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Horsington Church School (as of September 2025): 79% would recommend the school, 79% say their child is happy there and 36% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (84%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (36%).
Who goes there
4.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (90%) and Mixed (7%).
In 2026, 11 pupils (11.8%) received SEN support and 2 (2.2%) 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.
Staffing
Horsington Church School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Templecombe Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Somerset (22).
Suspensions and exclusions
Horsington Church 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; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; 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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils enjoy school and get on well together. They are well behaved and staff take good care of them. Pupils value the school's inclusive environment. They are pleased that everyone looks after each other. Pupils are confident that adults will always give help when needed. One pupil summed up the views of many when they described the school as 'wonderful'.
Pupils are keen to learn and they value the opportunities on offer to them. They talk enthusiastically about residential trips, activities such as bikeability training and chances to raise funds for good causes. Pupils feel valued, saying that the school celebrates all their achievements. The school helps to prepare pupils for life beyond school.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The curriculum at Horsington is ambitious and designed to ensure that all pupils are ready for the next stage in their education. The school has carefully considered the skills, knowledge and key vocabulary that pupils need to learn. Pupils enjoy their lessons and can recall their previous learning. In most subjects, what pupils need to learn has been broken down into small steps so that pupils build their knowledge as they journey through the school. For example, this can be seen in mathematics, where the school knows exactly what pupils need to learn from the Reception class to Year 6. This enables pupils to successfully gain new knowledge, building on what they have been taught before.
Improvements to the way pupils are taught to read are giving them a great foundation for later learning. Right from the Reception Year, pupils develop a secure knowledge of letters and the sounds they make. Regular, focused practice enables most pupils to quickly become fluent readers. Pupils learn to write the letters at the same time as they learn to read them. Sometimes, pupils are expected to write more than they are capable of. When this happens, pupil do not get the time that they need to get the basics of spelling and letter formation right.
From Ofsted's October 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2015 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
4.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
43 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 83% to 67% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 100% to 67% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 67% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.3
Avg class size
21.5
Infant (KS1)
25.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Horsington Church School
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.
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Your chances of a place at Horsington Church School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
75%
Available places
90 pupils
120 places
30 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Templecombe
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Templecombe
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(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
11
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
14.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
93
Total Pupils
53
Boys
40
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
15.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,088
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,378
Per pupil
£649k
Total funding
£8k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.6%
Overall absence
13.6%
Persistent absence
81
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Horsington Church School
What are SATs results like at Horsington Church School?
Of the pupils at Horsington Church School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 67% reached the expected standard in reading and 67% did so in maths.
What is Horsington Church School's Ofsted rating?
Horsington Church School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Horsington Church School?
No fixed boundary. When Horsington Church 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 Horsington Church School?
Horsington Church School was not full in 2025: it ran at 75% of its 120 places.
How big are the classes at Horsington Church School?
Classes at Horsington Church School average 23.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Horsington Church School?
Horsington Church School has around 93 pupils on roll. 4% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Horsington Church School?
7.6% of sessions were missed at Horsington Church School in 2024/25. 13.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Horsington Church School?
Apply through Somerset's coordinated admissions process, naming Horsington Church 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 Horsington Church 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 Horsington Church School?
Horsington Church School is at Horsington, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0BW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)