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Timberscombe Church of England First School
Minehead·South West·VA School
PrimaryVA SchoolAges 2–9Co-edChurch of England
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Timberscombe Church of England First School is a primary voluntary-aided school in Minehead, South West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this voluntary-aided school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has 28 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 0.0%, 11% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.4%.
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Timberscombe Church of England First School has an overall absence rate of 4.4%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Timberscombe Church of England First School is 0.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Timberscombe Church of England First School has 28 pupils on roll.
11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
21% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Timberscombe Church of England First School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in June 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Timberscombe Church of England First School is next inspection expected around 2027.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Timberscombe Church of England First School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
3/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
3/mo
100% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 2.9 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 4.6
Bus Stops
5
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Minehead area
7.5
Good
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 16 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.