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Birchfield Community Primary School
Birchfield Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5RL, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.2 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
417
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in English and maths, where it ranks in the top 65% for expected standards at Key Stage 2. However, only 2% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Parent satisfaction is likely to be a consideration, given the school's overall positive standing compared to others in the area.
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Last inspected: 21 May 2024Quality 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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.6%
White Other13.4%
Asian Indian2.4%
Black African2.2%
Mixed Other1.7%
Asian Other1.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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50.95476, -2.61632 · BA21 5RL
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN123730
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Birchfield Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Birchfield Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 May 2024.
Is Birchfield Community Primary School a good school?
Birchfield Community Primary School scores 35.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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