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Primrose Lane Primary School
Cunningham Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5FH, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.9 / 100
Top 6%
Better than 94% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
262
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
125%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score placing it in the top 6% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 69% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. Parent satisfaction is also notable, with 86% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community atmosphere. However, only 14% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 2 July 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%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Parent View (55 responses)
★★★★★3.9
School keeps me informed
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
My child feels safe
89%
My child is happy
89%
My child makes good progress
89%
Behaviour is good
89%
I'd recommend this school
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
School has high expectations
84%
School supports development
80%
Good range of extra-curricular
73%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.7%
White Other6.1%
Asian Indian5.3%
Black African3.1%
Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Other0.8%
Black Other0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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50.95895, -2.60678 · BA21 5FH
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN142327
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Primrose Lane Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Primrose Lane Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 July 2019.
Is Primrose Lane Primary School a good school?
Primrose Lane Primary School scores 93.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 6% 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 Primrose Lane Primary School?
Based on 55 Ofsted Parent View responses, Primrose Lane Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
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