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Abbas and Templecombe Church School

Inspected 15 Sept 2026 · URN 150031

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Summary

No overall grade in this frameworkSafeguarding met

Sophie Hillson (lead), Michelle Williamson

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Achievement verified
Expected standard
Attendance and behaviour verified
Expected standard
Curriculum and teaching verified
Expected standard
Early years verified
Expected standard
Inclusion verified
Expected standard
Leadership and governance verified
Expected standard
Personal development and wellbeing verified
Expected standard
Framework verified
Report card
Inspection datesingle source
15 Sept 2026
Inspectors verified
Michelle Williamson, Sophie Hillson
Postcode verified
BA8 0HP
Name on report verified
Abbas and Templecombe Church School
Safeguarding verified
Met
URN verified
150031

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AchievementExpected
Attendance and behaviourExpected
Curriculum and teachingExpected
Early yearsExpected
InclusionExpected
Leadership and governanceExpected
Personal development and wellbeingExpected

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+89Very positivemore positive than 88% of reports of this type

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Praisehigh expectationseffectiveeffectivelypositiveclearstrongenjoyfeel safe

Criticismgapsconcernslower

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FindingsSafeguardingAbout the inspectionLeadershipWhat needs to improve positive critical

Findings1511w+90
Leadership189w+87
Safeguarding51w−11
What needs to improve78w+62

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No strong criticism found.

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Pages: 16
Words of findings: 1,829; about usual (typical 1698)
Reading level: Hard; Flesch 33, typical 43
Average sentence: 16 words
Next steps: 3; typical 3
Hedged sentences: 4%; “some”, “not always”, “most”…

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Findings 53%Leadership 7%Safeguarding 2%What needs to improve 3%About the inspection 36%

Full report text

Abbas and Templecombe Church School

Address: School Lane, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0HP Unique reference number (URN): 150031

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Safeguarding standards met

The safeguarding standards are met. This means that leaders and/or those responsible for governance and oversight fulfil their specific responsibilities and have established an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed. As a result, pupils are made safer and feel safe.

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How we evaluate safeguarding

When we inspect schools for safeguarding, they can have the following outcomes:

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How we evaluate safeguarding

Met: The school has an open and positive culture of safeguarding. All legal requirements are met. Not met: The school has not created an open and positive culture of safeguarding. Not all legal requirements are met.

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Achievement Expected standard

Leaders have strengthened curriculum planning, assessment and teaching across the school, creating a broad curriculum with clear expectations for all pupils. Leaders focus on securing the foundations of early reading, writing and mathematics while providing timely support to help pupils catch up when needed.

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Achievement Expected standard

Most pupils develop secure knowledge across subjects, recall previous learning confidently and apply their understanding effectively. Although some adaptations within the wider curriculum could be more closely matched to individual needs, pupils generally access learning successfully and retain key knowledge over time.

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Achievement Expected standard

By the end of Year 6, pupils achieve broadly in line with national outcomes. Where outcomes for particular groups have been lower, leaders have taken effective action to address gaps and strengthen provision. Leaders use assessment information well to understand pupils' starting points, identify barriers to learning and provide targeted support, helping more pupils to achieve success.

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Attendance and behaviour Expected standard

Leaders actively promote regular attendance. They monitor it closely through regular and detailed tracking. Leaders demonstrate a clear understanding of attendance trends, both for groups and individuals, and take effective targeted action to improve pupils' attendance. Leaders identify barriers to attendance early and work effectively with families to address them.

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Attendance and behaviour Expected standard

Attendance is improving across the school, including for the key groups of pupils that leaders have focused on. Consequently, more pupils attend the school regularly and benefit from the full range of opportunities that it provides.

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Attendance and behaviour Expected standard

Leaders have successfully created a culture that combines high expectations with a strong focus on positive relationships and emotional regulation. Pupils understand leaders' expectations and develop the skills to manage their emotions effectively.

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Attendance and behaviour Expected standard

Typically, pupils demonstrate positive attitudes to learning and respond well to the school's clear routines and expectations. Classrooms are calm, active and engaging environments where pupils participate enthusiastically in learning. They show respect and kindness towards one another, and bullying is very rare.

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Attendance and behaviour Expected standard

Staff apply the school's behaviour expectations and routines with growing consistency, creating a calm and predictable environment where pupils feel safe, supported and ready to learn.

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Curriculum and teaching Expected standard

Leaders have created a broad curriculum that helps pupils develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to succeed. Teachers build learning carefully over time, helping pupils strengthen their understanding and make connections between new and previous learning. They identify gaps in knowledge, adapt learning and provide additional support where needed so that pupils can keep up and achieve.

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Curriculum and teaching Expected standard

Staff place growing emphasis on reading, writing and mathematics. This helps pupils secure these skills from an early age. Teachers' subject knowledge, alongside consistent expectations, makes learning engaging and meaningful. Positive relationships between staff and pupils create classrooms where pupils feel valued and ready to learn.

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Curriculum and teaching Expected standard

Growing consistency in routines helps pupils understand what is expected of them. As a result, classrooms are generally calm, purposeful and focused on learning.

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Curriculum and teaching Expected standard

Leaders regularly review the quality of teaching and provide support and professional development to help staff continue to improve their practice. They have a clear understanding of the school's strengths and areas for development and take effective action to improve outcomes for pupils.

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Curriculum and teaching Expected standard

As a result, pupils generally develop knowledge across the curriculum, remember important learning and build the skills they need for the next stage of their education.

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Early years Expected standard

Leaders make sure every child gets the best start to their education. The learning environment is welcoming, stimulating and well organised to support learning. Leaders have established clear routines and expectations. They work closely with pre-school settings to gather information before children start school. As a result, children settle quickly, engage well in activities and build positive relationships from the outset. Children show increasing independence and confidence in their learning.

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Early years Expected standard

Adults support children well through teaching that meets their individual needs. Leaders focus on securing children's communication, language and early number skills. Staff teach early reading effectively, model letter formation clearly and correct mistakes quickly. Leaders' ambition for children to become confident readers is clear. Children enjoy books and stories. They develop positive attitudes towards reading from the start.

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Early years Expected standard

Staff know children well. They identify gaps in learning and provide timely support through interventions and well-designed learning opportunities. Adults regularly check children's understanding and adapt activities when needed. Staff receive effective support to interact positively with children, making the most of opportunities to extend language and develop communication. This helps children make progress from their starting points and ensures they are well prepared for Year 1.

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Inclusion Expected standard

Leaders are fully committed to supporting disadvantaged pupils, those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who may have other vulnerabilities. Robust systems enable the accurate identification of need and ensure that staff implement effective strategies to support both learning and wellbeing.

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Inclusion Expected standard

Staff know and understand pupils' individual needs well and adapt teaching and provision accordingly. While consistency continues to strengthen, practice across the school increasingly reflects leaders' high expectations of inclusive practice. Leaders use pupil premium funding effectively to reduce barriers, improve access to learning, and promote wider participation and achievement.

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Inclusion Expected standard

Pupils are supported by clear, measurable targets that reflect their individual needs. The school works closely with external agencies to secure specialist advice and support for pupils and families.

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Inclusion Expected standard

Leaders maintain effective oversight of provision through regular reviews, pupil progress discussions and ongoing monitoring. They evaluate the impact of support with increasing rigour, adapting interventions and deploying resources in response to emerging needs. Regular training and collaborative review opportunities ensure all staff understand pupils' needs and follow agreed and consistent ways to help them progress. As a result, pupils receive timely support, and many make positive gains in their learning, wellbeing and independence.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders demonstrate a clear and accurate understanding of the school's strengths and priorities for improvement. They identify areas for development effectively and take decisive action to secure continued improvements for pupils. The trust and local governing body provide effective support, challenge and accountability. They understand the school's context well, maintain high expectations and hold leaders to account for the quality of education.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders develop the skills of staff well. They provide appropriate challenge and professional development, enabling staff at all career stages to improve their expertise.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders have created a supportive culture that values staff wellbeing alongside high expectations. Staff feel well supported while remaining focused on securing the best possible outcomes for pupils.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Since joining the trust, the school has benefited from increased collaboration and support. Leaders work well as a team, share a clear vision and demonstrate a strong commitment to improvement. They have strengthened key systems, including behaviour support, consistency of routines and expectations, attendance monitoring, and provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities. At the same time, they recognise areas requiring further development and have clear plans in place to drive continued improvement.

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