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Portishead Primary School
Station Road, Portishead, Somerset, BS20 7DB, North Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.9 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
393
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 89%, this primary school demonstrates solid community support. The school's performance at KS2 shows that 68% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 41% nationally. However, only 9% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing higher attainment levels.
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Last inspected: 19 March 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Parent View (120 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child is happy
93%
School keeps me informed
93%
My child feels safe
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
Good range of subjects
91%
I'd recommend this school
89%
Progress is communicated
88%
Behaviour is good
84%
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
School supports development
83%
School has high expectations
78%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.4%
White Other7.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Asian Indian0.8%
Other0.8%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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51.48833, -2.76368 · BS20 7DB
School details
Local authorityNorth Somerset
RegionSouth West
URN143282
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.portisheadprimary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Portishead Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Portishead Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 March 2014.
Is Portishead Primary School a good school?
Portishead Primary School scores 64.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% 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 Portishead Primary School?
Based on 120 Ofsted Parent View responses, Portishead Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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