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Cotford St Luke Primary School
Bethell Mead, Cotford St Luke, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1HZ, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.6 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
230
Capacity
300
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Summary
With 90% of parents expressing satisfaction, the school has a strong community feel, although it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted. Academic performance shows that 44% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which places it in the top 89% nationally, but only 6% achieve a higher standard. Overall, while there are strengths in parent satisfaction and relative academic standing, there are notable areas for growth.
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Last inspected: 29 January 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 44% | Bottom 11% 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 (31 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child is happy
94%
My child feels safe
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
My child makes good progress
87%
Good range of subjects
87%
School has high expectations
87%
School keeps me informed
84%
Behaviour is good
81%
School supports development
81%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.7%
Black African6.1%
White Other4.3%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Location
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51.03687, -3.18770 · TA4 1HZ
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN133560
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Cotford St Luke Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Cotford St Luke Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 January 2025.
Is Cotford St Luke Primary School a good school?
Cotford St Luke Primary School scores 3.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% 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 Cotford St Luke Primary School?
Based on 31 Ofsted Parent View responses, Cotford St Luke Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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