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Parkfield Primary School
Parkfield Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4RT, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.5 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
436
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 100%, this primary school demonstrates a supportive community and effective teaching. The school's performance in Key Stage 2 shows that 66% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 47% nationally. However, only 16% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential.
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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%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 16% | Top 15% UK |
Parent View (128 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
Good range of subjects
99%
My child makes good progress
98%
Behaviour is good
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
School supports development
96%
School keeps me informed
95%
School has high expectations
94%
School responds to concerns
72%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.2%
White Other8.0%
Asian Other5.7%
Asian Indian4.8%
Black African3.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed Other0.7%
Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.01135, -3.11453 · TA1 4RT
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN123714
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.parkfieldschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Parkfield Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Parkfield Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2020.
Is Parkfield Primary School a good school?
Parkfield Primary School scores 77.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% 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 Parkfield Primary School?
Based on 128 Ofsted Parent View responses, Parkfield Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
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