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Avishayes Community Primary School
Fairway Rise, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1NS, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.2 / 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
208
Capacity
239
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a KS2 expected combined score in reading, writing, and maths that places it in the top 87% of schools nationally, this primary school shows promise in foundational academic areas. However, it currently requires improvement according to the latest Ofsted report and has limited parent satisfaction, with only 66% of respondents recommending it. The lack of higher standard attainment at KS2 is also a notable concern for prospective parents.
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Last inspected: 8 October 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 46% | Bottom 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (35 responses)
★★★★★3.4
My child is happy
94%
School keeps me informed
86%
My child feels safe
83%
My child makes good progress
83%
Progress is communicated
80%
Good range of extra-curricular
77%
Good range of subjects
71%
School has high expectations
69%
I'd recommend this school
66%
Behaviour is good
63%
School supports development
49%
School responds to concerns
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.3%
White Other11.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Black Other1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Black African1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Location
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50.87738, -2.94806 · TA20 1NS
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN137174
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.avishayes.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Avishayes Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Avishayes Community Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2024.
Is Avishayes Community Primary School a good school?
Avishayes Community Primary School scores 4.2/100 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 Avishayes Community Primary School?
Based on 35 Ofsted Parent View responses, Avishayes Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 68% across all parent survey questions.
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