Timberscombe Church of England First School, Minehead
Timberscombe Church of England First School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 9 in Minehead. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2023. It was 48% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Somerset (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Timberscombe Church of England First School in detail
Getting a place at Timberscombe Church of England First School
For September 2026 entry, 7 families put Timberscombe Church of England First School as their first choice and 9 named it as one of their preferences, for 7 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 Timberscombe Church of England First School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Timberscombe Church of England First School are Dunster First School (2.4 miles, Good); Minehead First School (2.5 miles, Good); Cutcombe Church of England First School (2.7 miles, Good); and St Michael's Church of England First School (2.7 miles, Good).
Dunster First SchoolMinehead First SchoolCutcombe Church of England First SchoolSt Michael's Church of England First School
Who goes there
14.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below 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, 7 pupils (25%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) 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 moderate learning difficulty.
Staffing
Timberscombe Church of England First School had 2 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 tram or metro stop is Minehead (West Somerset Railway), about 2.9 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Village Post Office (outside), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Somerset (22).
Suspensions and exclusions
Timberscombe Church of England First School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; 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 · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
14.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
14.0
Avg class size
13.0
KS2
2
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Timberscombe Church of England First 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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Timberscombe Church of England First School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
48%
Available places
29 pupils
60 places
31 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Minehead
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Minehead
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
7
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
25.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
28
Total Pupils
11
Boys
17
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
2
Teachers
14.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
2026 data
School Funding
£12,464
Per pupil
£372k
Total funding
£8k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.0%
Overall absence
24.1%
Persistent absence
29
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Timberscombe Church of England First School
What is Timberscombe Church of England First School's Ofsted rating?
Timberscombe Church of England First School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023.
What is the catchment area for Timberscombe Church of England First School?
No fixed boundary. When Timberscombe Church of England First 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 Timberscombe Church of England First School?
Timberscombe Church of England First School was not full in 2025: it ran at 48% of its 60 places.
How big are the classes at Timberscombe Church of England First School?
Classes at Timberscombe Church of England First School average 14 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Timberscombe Church of England First School?
Timberscombe Church of England First School has around 28 pupils on roll. 14% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Timberscombe Church of England First School?
6% of sessions were missed at Timberscombe Church of England First School in 2024/25. 24.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Timberscombe Church of England First School?
Apply through Somerset's coordinated admissions process, naming Timberscombe Church of England First 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 Timberscombe Church of England First 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 Timberscombe Church of England First School?
Timberscombe Church of England First School is at Timberscombe, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7TY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)