How many pupils does Cheddar First School have?

Cheddar First School has 352 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Is Cheddar First School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Cheddar First School is part of WESSEX LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Cheddar First School?

Cheddar First School is located at Hillfield, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3HN.

Cheddar First School

Hillfield, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3HN

Not rated

Inspected 26 November 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

2–9

Ages

352

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Cheddar First School

Cheddar First School is an academy converter in Cheddar, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 2–9. It has 352 pupils on roll. It is part of WESSEX LEARNING TRUST. 13.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Somerset →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–9
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 352 / 300 (117%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 26 November 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

13.4%

Free school meals

4.7%

EAL

2.0%

SEN support

9.7%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

6.3%

Overall absence

14.0%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

14.02

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

22.5

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

10.71

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24

£45,837

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 26% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,748 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

3.6

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,317

Spend per pupil

£6,746

Income per pupil

46%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Hillfield, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3HN
Phone: 01934742546
Headteacher: Suzanne Smith
Website: cheddarfirstschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Cheddar First School?: Cheddar First School is an academy converter in Cheddar, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 2–9.
How many pupils does Cheddar First School have?: Cheddar First School has 352 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Is Cheddar First School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Cheddar First School is part of WESSEX LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Cheddar First School?: Cheddar First School is located at Hillfield, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3HN.

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