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Paulton Junior School
Plumptre Close, Paulton, Bristol, BS39 7QY, Bath and North East Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.6 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
257
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
71%
Summary
With 58% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school performs above the national average, placing it in the top 67% of schools. However, it is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, indicating there are areas that need attention. Despite this, 85% of parents express satisfaction with the school, suggesting a supportive community environment.
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Last inspected: 4 March 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (33 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child feels safe
94%
My child makes good progress
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
My child is happy
88%
School keeps me informed
88%
Behaviour is good
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
I'd recommend this school
85%
School has high expectations
85%
School supports development
82%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.4%
White Other5.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Other1.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Other0.4%
Black African0.4%
Location
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51.30377, -2.50187 · BS39 7QY
School details
Local authorityBath and North East Somerset
RegionSouth West
URN109089
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Paulton Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Paulton Junior School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 March 2025.
Is Paulton Junior School a good school?
Paulton Junior School scores 7.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Paulton Junior School?
Based on 33 Ofsted Parent View responses, Paulton Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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