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Timberscombe Church of England First School

Timberscombe, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7TY

Good

Inspected 7 June 2023

Good
Ofsted
Primary
Phase
2–9
Ages
28
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Voluntary aided school
Type

About Timberscombe Church of England First School

Timberscombe Church of England First School is a voluntary aided school in Minehead, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 2–9. It has 28 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 June 2023) rated it Good. 14.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Somerset →
School Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 2–9
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
28 / 60 (47%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection
7 June 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

14.3%
Free school meals
0%
EAL
0%
SEN support
21.4%
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

6.0%
Overall absence
24.1%
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.

3.66
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24
10.5
Pupils per teacher
↑ +1.8 vs 2023/24
0.78
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -1.6 vs 2023/24
£40,602
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 17% on leadership pay
↓ −£85 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
1
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -1.0 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.

£15,964
Spend per pupil
£17,020
Income per pupil
35%
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
Timberscombe, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7TY
Phone
01643841259
Headteacher
Angela Hall

Teaching Jobs

Teaching Assistant
Learning Support Assistant
Fixed term or temporaryFull timeSomerset Pay Spine Grade 14, £26,016 – £26,847 FTE
Closes in 6 daysView & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Timberscombe Church of England First School?
Timberscombe Church of England First School is a voluntary aided school in Minehead, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 2–9.
How many pupils does Timberscombe Church of England First School have?
Timberscombe Church of England First School has 28 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
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 (7 June 2023).
Where is Timberscombe Church of England First School?
Timberscombe Church of England First School is located at Timberscombe, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7TY.

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