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Priorswood Primary School
Wedlands, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7AD, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.5 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
212
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
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 89% nationally. However, only 4% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Parent satisfaction and community engagement are also important factors to consider when evaluating this school.
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Last inspected: 8 November 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 44% | Bottom 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British53.8%
Black African15.1%
White Other13.2%
Asian Other2.8%
Asian Indian2.8%
Mixed Other2.4%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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51.02755, -3.09961 · TA2 7AD
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN146747
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Priorswood Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Priorswood Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 November 2022.
Is Priorswood Primary School a good school?
Priorswood Primary School scores 15.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% 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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