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Wookey Primary School
Wells Road, Wookey, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1LQ, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.1 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
94
Capacity
105
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a high parent satisfaction rate of 96%, this primary school shows strong support from the community despite its Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement." Academic performance is a concern, as only 38% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, and none achieve the higher standard, indicating a need for improvement in educational outcomes. Limited published data suggests that while parent feedback is positive, the school faces challenges in enhancing student achievement.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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%. | 38% | Bottom 6% 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 |
Parent View (28 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child is happy
100%
My child feels safe
96%
School keeps me informed
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
Progress is communicated
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
My child makes good progress
86%
Good range of subjects
86%
School supports development
86%
School has high expectations
79%
School responds to concerns
75%
Behaviour is good
75%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.6%
White Other5.3%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Location
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51.20448, -2.69808 · BA5 1LQ
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN123669
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Wookey Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Wookey Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is Wookey Primary School a good school?
Wookey Primary School scores 3.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% 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 Wookey Primary School?
Based on 28 Ofsted Parent View responses, Wookey Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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