Best 3 Primary schools in Ilminster – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Ashill Community Primary School (Primary) in Ilminster; Herne View Church of England Primary (Primary) in Ilminster — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Ashill Community Primary School and Herne View Church of England Primary. They are primary phase and academy converter and voluntary controlled school type located around Ilminster, Somerset and Ilminster. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Ashill Community Primary School), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Ashill Community Primary School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 500, typical FSM 15–20%, range 10–15%–20–25%; all within the THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE trust.

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Attribute	Ashill Community Primary School TA19 9ND	Herne View Church of England Primary TA19 0BL
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location	Ilminster Somerset TA19 9ND	Ilminster TA19 0BL
Latest Ofsted	2 10 Sep 2024	2 24 Jan 2023
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	60	525
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE	Somerset (933)
Website	www.ashillprimaryschool.org	www.herneviewschool.co.uk
Telephone	01823480637	0146052686
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Ashill Community Primary School

TA19 9ND

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Ilminster
Somerset
TA19 9ND
Ofsted: 2 10 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE
Website: www.ashillprimaryschool.org
Telephone: 01823480637

Herne View Church of England Primary

TA19 0BL

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Ilminster
TA19 0BL
Ofsted: 2 24 Jan 2023
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Somerset (933)
Website: www.herneviewschool.co.uk
Telephone: 0146052686

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.