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Blagdon Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Blagdon Primary School
Blagdon Primary School
- Primary
- Blagdon BS40 7RW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Not Previously Inspected |
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Foundational Skills: There is a clear structure to the teaching of phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well designed and identifies the essential knowledge pupils need.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils do not have enough opportunities to revisit previous knowledge in some subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Older pupils enjoy reading and discuss their learning with confidence.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers give timely reminders and address misconceptions swiftly, so pupils do not fall behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, well-mannered, and show respect towards each other.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND get the support they need to succeed and learn alongside their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and know that adults will help them if they have any worries.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes physical and mental health through the curriculum and assemblies.
Parent Feedback: Parents comment that the school knows its pupils well and provides a nurturing environment.
Parental Involvement: The school involves parents by regularly communicating attendance expectations and working on individual plans.
Extracurricular Activities: All pupils have opportunities to take part in school trips, sports clubs, and breakfast club.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers share their joy of reading.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils engage with interest and enthusiasm when teachers read to them.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff feel well supported to carry out their roles.
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Blagdon Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 101 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 73% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are a small rural school in the beautiful village of Blagdon and on the edge of the Mendip Hills. We have around a hundred and ten children organised over four mixed-age classes. Our size helps to give our school the warm, friendly, family-feel that our families value. We know our children extremely well and treat them with respect, as unique individuals and provide our children with a caring and nurturing environment. The school motto of 鈥楨xplore, Excite, Excel鈥� makes clear our commitment to developing every individual to be their very best within an exciting and engaging curriculum that fits our rural community.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 18.7 | 31.4 | 21.4 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | - | - |
| Proficient Read | 108 | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 94 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% | 54.46% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 5.3% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 55.7% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.04% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Blagdon Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1