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Somerford Primary School
Draper Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3AS, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.2 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
165
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 41% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, which places it in the top 92% of schools nationally. However, it is worth noting that no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. Parent satisfaction appears to be a strength, although the LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than only 12% of schools in the area, suggesting room for improvement.
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Last inspected: 16 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 41% | Bottom 8% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.7%
Black African4.8%
White Other2.4%
Asian Bangladeshi2.4%
Asian Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Location
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50.73863, -1.75433 · BH23 3AS
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN113736
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.somerford.dorset.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Somerford Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Somerford Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 November 2021.
Is Somerford Primary School a good school?
Somerford Primary School scores 12.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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