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Wincanton Primary School
Station Road, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9EL, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.0 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
396
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 55% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 74% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community atmosphere. However, only 10% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in stretching more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2020Older 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%. | 55% | Bottom 26% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (57 responses)
★★★★★4.2
School keeps me informed
100%
School has high expectations
93%
My child is happy
91%
Behaviour is good
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
My child feels safe
88%
My child makes good progress
88%
Good range of subjects
88%
School supports development
84%
School responds to concerns
72%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.6%
White Other8.1%
Other0.8%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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51.05349, -2.41167 · BA9 9EL
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN123667
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Wincanton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Wincanton Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2020.
Is Wincanton Primary School a good school?
Wincanton Primary School scores 49.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% 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 Wincanton Primary School?
Based on 57 Ofsted Parent View responses, Wincanton Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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