Combe Down CofE Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Address | Church Road, BA2 5JQ |
| School Website | www.combedown.com |
| Telephone | 1225840324 |
| URN | 142943 |
School Census
| Total | 409 |
| Girls/Boys | 197/212 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.2%/51.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 6.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 64 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 9.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 19/09/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 19/09/2013 | Good |
| 14/09/2011 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 19/09/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 14/09/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12 |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 2.2 |
| Writing Progress | 0.2 |
| Maths Progress | 1.5 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 3.7 |
| Writing Progress | 0.4 |
| Maths Progress | 1.5 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 1.9 |
| Writing Progress | -0.8 |
| Maths Progress | 0.9 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 124 |
| As First Preference | 70 |
| As second preference | 37 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 136 |
| As First Preference | 74 |
| As second preference | 38 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 60 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 122 |
| As First Preference | 53 |
| As second preference | 46 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 56 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 53 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 123 |
| As First Preference | 52 |
| As second preference | 42 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 58 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 52 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 126 |
| As First Preference | 46 |
| As second preference | 52 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 55 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 46 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 126 |
| As First Preference | 57 |
| As second preference | 48 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 59 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 52 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 114 |
| As First Preference | 62 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 59 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 95 |
| As First Preference | 47 |
| As second preference | 31 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 56 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 46 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 79% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 30% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 20% |
| no | 80% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 97% |
| no | 3% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 80.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 80.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
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Ofsted Rating: Good
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(0.42 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
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