Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy

StatePrimary+ NurseryChurch of England

Requires ImprovementPrimaryAges 2–1132 pupils

Chard Street, Chard, TA20 4NEWebsite0146030535

Requires Improvement32 pupilsAges 2–11

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Requires Improvement2y ago

Inspected Oct 2023

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Ages2 - 11

Pupils32

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Ages2 - 11

Pupils32

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

2 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

32 / 77 (42%)

Religion

Church of England

Head Teacher

Mrs Sally Davies

At a Glance

InspectionRequires Improvement

Inspected Oct 2023

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

7.4%

Absence rate

Avg 6.7%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

7.4%vs 6.7% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate7.4%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence18.5%

National avg: 13.7%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 15.6%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 12.5%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Moderate Learning Difficulty3 pupils (33%)

Speech, Language & Communication3 pupils (33%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health2 pupils (22%)

Specific Learning Difficulty1 pupils (11%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 3

Teaching assistants (FTE)3

Support staff (FTE)5

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils32

Free school meals 34.4%

English as additional language 0.0%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British90.6%

Unclassified6.3%

Mixed Other3.1%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Mar 2026

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