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Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School
Fairend Lane, Buckland St Mary, Chard, Somerset, TA20 3SJ, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.3 / 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
62
Capacity
90
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
69%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a small student body of 62, this primary school has shown that 71% of its pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 33% nationally for expected outcomes. However, it currently holds a "Requires Improvement" rating from Ofsted, indicating that there are areas needing attention. The school's LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than only 8% of schools, highlighting potential challenges in comparison to peers.
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Last inspected: 12 October 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 71% | Top 33% 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 British87.1%
Mixed W+Asian3.2%
Location
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50.91540, -3.03953 · TA20 3SJ
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN150638
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 October 2021.
Is Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School a good school?
Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School scores 8.3/100 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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