Winscombe Primary School, Winscombe
Winscombe Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Winscombe, part of Wessex Learning Trust. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 28th-highest of the 57 schools in North Somerset with published results, and 7,071st of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 102% of capacity.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to North Somerset (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Winscombe Primary School in detail
Winscombe Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Our vision at Winscombe Primary School is to be a nurturing and caring environment for all those who interact with us. With our support, the children will flourish, both personally, socially and academically, leaving them equipped to thrive as individuals, support others and blossom in the 21st century."
From the headteacher's welcome: "As Headteacher of Winscombe Primary School, it is a real privilege and a delight to welcome you to our School. At Winscombe Primary, we are committed to providing the very highest standard of education. Children are empowered to be proactive in their learning, striving to push themselves forward and achieve more than they ever thought possible."
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at Winscombe Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in North Somerset and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 84% in reading and 90% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Winscombe Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 34 families put Winscombe Primary School as their first choice and 52 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 5 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Winscombe Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Winscombe Primary School are Sandford Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 79% reading, 88% maths); Shipham Church of England First School (1.3 miles); Banwell Primary School (1.8 miles, 82% reading, 65% maths); and Axbridge Church of England First School Academy (2.3 miles, Good).
Winscombe Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.
Sandford Primary SchoolShipham Church of England First SchoolBanwell Primary SchoolAxbridge Church of England First School Academy
The trust
Winscombe Primary School is one of 23 schools run by Wessex Learning Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
91 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Winscombe Primary School (as of September 2025): 93% would recommend the school, 93% say their child is happy there and 70% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (96%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (70%).
Who goes there
8.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Winscombe Primary School.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Winscombe Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
Winscombe 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 multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; 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
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Winscombe Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in December 2021. Before that, as Winscombe Primary School (URN 109101), it was rated Good in March 2014.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Winscombe Primary School creates a caring, supportive environment where children thrive from Reception onwards. Staff model learning clearly and provide excellent support for pupils who need extra help, including those with SEND. The school also develops confident, responsible citizens through meaningful leadership roles and community involvement.
Key Strengths
- Well-designed curriculum that helps pupils build knowledge over time with regular opportunities to return to previous learning
- Strong support for pupils with SEND who achieve well alongside their peers
- Effective reading instruction with phonics knowledge and fluency development
- Consistent high expectations for behaviour with calm, orderly school environment
- Good attendance tracking systems with positive impact on pupil attendance
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not consistently check all pupils' understanding in some lessons, meaning some pupils develop gaps in knowledge
- Assessment strategies need to be more consistently applied across subjects to identify and address knowledge gaps
- Only a few pupils respond to questions in some lessons, so teachers cannot be sure all pupils have secured their learning
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Crew Captains programme, charity fundraising, Eco Warriors club, community Remembrance Day participation, Christmas carol visits to isolated people
Winscombe Primary School is a happy and welcoming school where pupils demonstrate strong values and behave well. The school has maintained good standards and made effective improvements to curriculum delivery, particularly in multiplication tables, grammar, punctuation and spelling.
At a Glance
8.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
91 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 84% to 79% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 90% to 76% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 90% to 79% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.9
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Winscombe Primary School
Term dates
Winscombe Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see North Somerset's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Winscombe Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Winscombe Primary School is in North Somerset; for families living there:
Apply to North Somerset for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
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 North Somerset is 5 (the median across 85 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
214 pupils
210 places
4 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Winscombe
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Winscombe
Across North Somerset council
Places available
2,490
Applications
1,984
Got 1st preference
96.8%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across North Somerset council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
29
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
19.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
209
Total Pupils
109
Boys
100
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
17.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,398
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,006
Per pupil
£1159k
Total funding
£29k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.0%
Overall absence
9.2%
Persistent absence
184
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Winscombe Primary School
Questions parents ask about Winscombe Primary School
What are SATs results like at Winscombe Primary School?
Of the pupils at Winscombe Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 79% reached the expected standard in reading and 76% did so in maths.
What is Winscombe Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Winscombe Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in December 2021. Before that, as Winscombe Primary School (URN 109101), it was rated Good in March 2014.
What is the catchment area for Winscombe Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Winscombe Primary School is oversubscribed, North Somerset allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Winscombe Primary School?
Winscombe Primary School was full in 2025, at 102% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Winscombe Primary School?
Classes at Winscombe Primary School average 29.9 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Winscombe Primary School?
Winscombe Primary School has around 209 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Winscombe Primary School?
5% of sessions were missed at Winscombe Primary School in 2024/25. 9.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Winscombe Primary School?
Apply through North Somerset's coordinated admissions process, naming Winscombe 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 Winscombe 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 North Somerset is 5 (the median across 85 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Winscombe Primary School?
Winscombe Primary School is at Moorham Road, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1HH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)