Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school (Academy converter), ages 2–11, in Thorncombe, TA20, in the Dorset council area. It has 34 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (10 October 2023): Requires improvement.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Requires improvement — inspected 10 October 2023.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Requires improvement |
Quality of education | Requires improvement |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Good |
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Term dates
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Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 34 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 20.6% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 0% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 15.63% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 12.5% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
Other schools in the same council and phase. Ordered by distance where coordinates are available, then by name; locations may be postcode centres.
- Marshwood CofE Primary Academy
- Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
- Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
- Beaminster St Mary's Academy
- Charmouth Primary School
- St Michael's CofE Primary School, Lyme Regis
- Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School