Combe Down CofE Primary School

StatePrimaryChurch of England

InspectedPrimaryAges 4–11416 pupils

Church Road, Combe Down, BA2 5JQWebsite01225840324

Inspected416 pupilsAges 4–11

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Nov 2024

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils416

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils416

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

416 / 420 (99%)

Religion

Church of England

Head Teacher

Mrs Joanne Bird

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 65%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

100%

Would recommend

Avg 91%

4.2%

Absence rate

Avg 6.2%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.2%vs 6.2% avg

Would recommend

100%vs 91% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.2%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence8.2%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.7%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support13.5%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans2.9%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Specific Learning Difficulty22 pupils (32%)

Speech, Language & Communication19 pupils (28%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health10 pupils (15%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder7 pupils (10%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty4 pupils (6%)

Other3 pupils (4%)

Physical Disability2 pupils (3%)

Not Assessed1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)16

Teaching assistants (FTE)10

Support staff (FTE)14

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils416

Free school meals14.7%

English as additional language6.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British80.0%

White Other7.0%

Unclassified2.9%

Mixed White & Caribbean2.9%

Other1.7%

Mixed White & Asian1.7%

Chinese1.0%

Mixed White & African1.0%

Asian Other0.5%

Mixed Other0.5%

Indian0.5%

Black African0.5%

2024-25

Parent View

100.0%

of parents would recommend

149 responses

Happy child100.0%

Well taught100.0%

Safe100.0%

Good progress90.0%

Informed90.0%

Good behaviour90.0%

Well led90.0%

Well looked after60.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected May 2024

Spending Per Pupil

£5,480

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,920 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,712

Support staff£1,025

Premises£67

Energy£103

Learning resources£197

Income per pupil£5,825

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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