Lympsham Church of England Academy is a mainstream primary school in Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, for children aged 2 to 9. In January 2026, 4 of its 139 pupils (2.9%) were getting SEN support and 1 (0.7%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 2–9
- 139 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Somerset.
2.9% get SEN support
4 of 139 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
0.7% have an EHC plan
1 of 139 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 2 to 9
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 139 (places for 115)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Katie Whiting
- Part of
- Wessex Learning Trust
- Faith
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 7.5% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Somerset
- School reference (URN)
- 143330
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Somerset council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, January 2014; standards maintained (February 2025)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in January 2014. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, February 2025).
Contact and getting there
Rectory Way, Lympsham, Weston-Super-Mare, BS24 0EW
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Westhaven School Special school · Ages 4–18 2.8 miles
- Burnham-On-Sea Infant School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–7 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 3.4 miles
- Hans Price Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 3.6 miles
- Baytree School Special school · Ages 3–19 4.9 miles
Other mainstream schools
- East Brent Church of England First School Primary · Ages 2–9 · SEN support 10.4%, EHC plans 2.6% 1.8 miles
- Oldmixon Primary School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 25.1%, EHC plans 5.8% 2.5 miles
- Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 8.3%, EHC plans 5% 2.5 miles
Questions about Lympsham Church of England Academy
How many pupils at Lympsham Church of England Academy have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 4 of the 139 pupils (2.9%) were getting SEN support and 1 (0.7%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Lympsham Church of England Academy?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Lympsham Church of England Academy?
Through Somerset council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Lympsham Church of England Academy?
You can ask for Lympsham Church of England Academy to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Lympsham Church of England Academy have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Burnham-On-Sea Infant School, about 3.4 miles away.
Where is Lympsham Church of England Academy?
Rectory Way, Lympsham, Weston-Super-Mare, BS24 0EW, in Somerset.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.