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South Petherton Junior School
Hayes End, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5AG, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.7 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
138
Capacity
148
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 65% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 50% nationally. Parent satisfaction is high, with 85% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community sentiment. However, only 6% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 11 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Parent View (66 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
My child feels safe
92%
My child is happy
92%
School keeps me informed
91%
My child makes good progress
89%
Behaviour is good
86%
School has high expectations
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
I'd recommend this school
85%
School supports development
83%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.7%
White Other2.2%
Gypsy/Roma1.4%
Asian Indian0.7%
Location
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50.94535, -2.80374 · TA13 5AG
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN123720
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is South Petherton Junior School rated by Ofsted?
South Petherton Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2025.
Is South Petherton Junior School a good school?
South Petherton Junior School scores 74.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% 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 South Petherton Junior School?
Based on 66 Ofsted Parent View responses, South Petherton Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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