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Holway Park Community Primary School
Shakespeare Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2JA, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.8 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
369
Capacity
434
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strengths in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, ranking in the top 93% nationally for expected outcomes. However, only 1% of students achieve the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 71% recommending the school based on limited feedback.
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Last inspected: 17 September 2019Older 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%. | 39% | Bottom 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 1% | Bottom 20% UK |
Parent View (31 responses)
★★★★★3.5
My child is happy
87%
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
Good range of subjects
84%
My child feels safe
81%
School keeps me informed
81%
Progress is communicated
81%
My child makes good progress
77%
I'd recommend this school
71%
School supports development
68%
School has high expectations
68%
Behaviour is good
61%
School responds to concerns
42%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.5%
White Other10.0%
Black African9.8%
Asian Indian4.9%
Asian Other1.9%
Mixed Other1.9%
Black Other1.1%
Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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51.01055, -3.08080 · TA1 2JA
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN123739
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Holway Park Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Holway Park Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 September 2019.
Is Holway Park Community Primary School a good school?
Holway Park Community Primary School scores 9.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% 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 Holway Park Community Primary School?
Based on 31 Ofsted Parent View responses, Holway Park Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 70% across all parent survey questions.
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