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West Pennard Church of England Primary School
Church Lane, West Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8NT, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.0 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
225
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 84% of schools, this primary school demonstrates solid performance and community satisfaction. While 62% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which places it in the top 58% nationally, the percentage achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 9%. Nonetheless, a strong 90% of parents recommend the school, indicating high levels of satisfaction among families.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Parent View (30 responses)
★★★★★4.3
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
School has high expectations
97%
My child makes good progress
93%
Behaviour is good
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
My child is happy
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
School supports development
90%
My child feels safe
87%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.6%
White Other3.1%
Gypsy/Roma2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Mixed Other0.9%
Location
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51.14132, -2.64228 · BA6 8NT
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN123780
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.westpennardschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is West Pennard Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
West Pennard Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2025.
Is West Pennard Church of England Primary School a good school?
West Pennard Church of England Primary School scores 84.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% 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 West Pennard Church of England Primary School?
Based on 30 Ofsted Parent View responses, West Pennard Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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