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West Buckland Primary School
West Buckland, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9LD, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.2 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
121
Capacity
105
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
115%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 63% nationally. However, only 7% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students at the upper end. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners, although parent satisfaction feedback is not provided in the available data.
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Last inspected: 20 November 2012Older 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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.4%
Mixed Other2.5%
White Other2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Location
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50.97622, -3.17510 · TA21 9LD
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN145674
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is West Buckland Primary School rated by Ofsted?
West Buckland Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 November 2012.
Is West Buckland Primary School a good school?
West Buckland Primary School scores 42.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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