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Spaxton CofE Primary School
High Street, Spaxton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1BS, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.8 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
47
Capacity
90
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
52%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, although only 36% of students are meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is below the national average. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 73% recommending the school, indicating some positive feedback but also room for improvement. The school serves a small community of 47 pupils, which may contribute to a more personalized learning environment.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2025Quality 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%. | 36% | Bottom 5% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (26 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
My child is happy
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
School keeps me informed
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
Behaviour is good
85%
My child makes good progress
81%
School supports development
81%
School has high expectations
81%
School responds to concerns
73%
I'd recommend this school
73%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.5%
White Other4.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed Other2.1%
Location
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51.12497, -3.10729 · TA5 1BS
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN147324
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.spaxton-school.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Spaxton CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Spaxton CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2025.
Is Spaxton CofE Primary School a good school?
Spaxton CofE Primary School scores 10.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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 Spaxton CofE Primary School?
Based on 26 Ofsted Parent View responses, Spaxton CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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