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Wellsprings Primary School

Crowcombe Road, Wellsprings Primary School, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7NF, Somerset


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.3 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
291
Capacity
355
Ages
311
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 93%, this primary school offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11. While 44% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which places it in the top 89% nationally, only 4% achieve a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it provides a solid foundation for young learners in Somerset.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 10 July 2019Older inspection ⓘ
Leadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.44%Bottom 11% 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 (27 responses)
4.4
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
Good range of subjects
96%
School supports development
96%
Behaviour is good
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
My child makes good progress
89%
School has high expectations
89%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
30% disagree
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.3%
White Other7.9%
Black African6.5%
Asian Other2.4%
Mixed Other1.7%
Asian Indian1.4%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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51.03406, -3.10417 · TA2 7NF

School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN123710
School typeCommunity school

Frequently asked questions
What is Wellsprings Primary School rated by Ofsted?

Wellsprings Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 July 2019.

Is Wellsprings Primary School a good school?

Wellsprings Primary School scores 24.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% 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 Wellsprings Primary School?

Based on 27 Ofsted Parent View responses, Wellsprings Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.

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