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Kingfisher Primary School
Kingfisher Drive, Houndstone, Yeovil, BA22 8FJ, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.5 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 100% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
265
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
126%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and exceptional performance in Key Stage 2, achieving 91% in expected reading, writing, and maths, this primary school stands out among its peers, ranking in the top 2% nationally. Parent satisfaction is high, with 94% recommending the school, indicating a strong community and support system. The school's LocaleIQ score of 99.5 further highlights its excellence in educational delivery.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 91% | Top 2% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 25% | Top 4% UK |
Parent View (69 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of subjects
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
School has high expectations
94%
School supports development
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
School keeps me informed
90%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.7%
White Other10.6%
Black African3.4%
Asian Other2.3%
Asian Indian2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Location
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50.94576, -2.68277 · BA22 8FJ
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN142326
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.kingfisherschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Kingfisher Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Kingfisher Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2019.
Is Kingfisher Primary School a good school?
Kingfisher Primary School scores 99.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% 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 Kingfisher Primary School?
Based on 69 Ofsted Parent View responses, Kingfisher Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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