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Minerva Primary School
Outer Circle, Somerset, Taunton, TA1 2BU, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.7 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
147
Capacity
176
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With 67% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school performs better than 55% of schools in the UK. However, it is important to note that the school is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, and there are no students reaching the higher standard in KS2. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating the school's overall performance and support for student progress.
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Last inspected: 29 November 2022Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 67% | Top 45% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.8%
White Other9.5%
Black African7.5%
Asian Other2.7%
Mixed Other2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Location
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51.01907, -3.07775 · TA1 2BU
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN150636
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Minerva Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Minerva Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 November 2022.
Is Minerva Primary School a good school?
Minerva Primary School scores 7.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% 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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