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Priorswood Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Priorswood Primary School
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Priorswood Primary School
- Primary
- Somerset West and Taunton TA2 7AD
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a school priority, supported by a systematic approach in core subjects.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum is ambitious for all pupils and supports critical thinking and problem-solving.
Areas Needing Improvement: Foundation subjects need clearer identification for essential knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Core subjects like maths and reading have been significantly strengthened.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers help pupils to catch up when they fall behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show positive attitudes, support each other, and conduct themselves well.
Support for SEND Pupils: There is significant change in SEND leadership, affecting the clarity and targeted support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare; pupils are confident concerns will be addressed quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding with regular updates and staff awareness.
Parent Feedback: Parents recognize the dedication and care provided by staff.
Teacher Engagement: Staff value the supportive changes and feel part of a strong team.
Impact on Student Progress: Systematic curriculum approach deepens knowledge and helps retention.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Positive impact on workload and strengthened curriculum content.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Subject leaders appreciate support but wider curriculum needs strengthening.
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About Us
Priorswood Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 199 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 21% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 51动漫 grade |
C+
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C+
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.3 | 23.2 | 24.1 |
| Proficient Math | 97 | 99 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 103 | 102 |
| 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 | 97 | 90 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 92 | 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 | 21% | 48.88% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.42% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.2 | Below 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 | 99 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 98 | 94 | 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 | 53% | 57.33% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.22% | 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 | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.6 | Below 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.
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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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Priorswood Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1