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Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Thorncombe, Dorset , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 32 pupils, and a capacity of 77 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2–11

Age range

32

Pupils

77

Capacity

42%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is managed by Dorset and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Dorset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
Chard Street, Chard, Thorncombe, TA20 4NE
Local authority
Dorset
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
37.9% of pupils
DfE URN
151307

Frequently Asked Questions — Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy

Is Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy has a capacity of 77 places and currently has 32 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Dorset.

What is the admissions policy for Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy?

Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Dorset before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy cover?

Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school in Thorncombe, Dorset, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy?

Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.