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Wedmore First School Academy
Blackford Road, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4BS, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.7 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
184
Capacity
210
Ages
2–9
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a strong parent satisfaction rate of 92%, this primary school offers a supportive community for children aged 2-9. However, it is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' by Ofsted, indicating that there are areas needing development. Limited published data restricts further insights into academic performance, but the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than only 8% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 10 June 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
Parent View (36 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
Good range of subjects
97%
My child feels safe
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
My child is happy
92%
School keeps me informed
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
My child makes good progress
89%
School supports development
89%
School has high expectations
89%
Progress is communicated
86%
School responds to concerns
81%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.1%
White Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Location
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51.22415, -2.82079 · BS28 4BS
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN136841
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Wedmore First School Academy rated by Ofsted?
Wedmore First School Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 June 2025.
Is Wedmore First School Academy a good school?
Wedmore First School Academy scores 7.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% 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 Wedmore First School Academy?
Based on 36 Ofsted Parent View responses, Wedmore First School Academy receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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