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Nerrols Primary School and Nursery
Nerrols Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8GS, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.9 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
248
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
59%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 53% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 77% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears positive, although the LocaleIQ score indicates it is performing better than only 46% of schools, suggesting room for improvement in certain areas.
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Last inspected: 28 March 2023Quality 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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 18% | Top 12% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.5%
White Other12.9%
Mixed Other5.2%
Black African2.0%
Asian Other1.6%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Black Other1.2%
Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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51.03279, -3.08113 · TA2 8GS
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN146778
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.nerrolsprimary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Nerrols Primary School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Nerrols Primary School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 March 2023.
Is Nerrols Primary School and Nursery a good school?
Nerrols Primary School and Nursery scores 45.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% 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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