Cheddar First School
Details
| Age Range | 2-9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Address | Hillfield, BS27 3HN |
| School Website | cheddarfirstschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1934742546 |
| URN | 147822 |
School Census
| Total | 326 |
| Girls/Boys | 145/181 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 44.5%/55.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 46 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 6.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 18/01/2011 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 18/01/2011 | Good |
| 27/02/2008 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 18/01/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 27/02/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 49 |
| As First Preference | 35 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 35 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 35 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 57 |
| As First Preference | 47 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 47 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 47 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 44 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 36 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 34 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 78 |
| As First Preference | 56 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 56 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 56 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 73% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 27% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 23% |
| no | 77% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 20% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 11% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 92% |
| no | 8% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 94% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.8% |
Nearby Schools
The Kings of Wessex Academy
(0.27 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 13-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Station Road, , BS27 3AQ
Fairlands Middle School
(0.55 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 9-13, Gender: Mixed
Address: Masons Way, , BS27 3PG