Beech Grove Primary School
Wellington, TA21 8NE · Somerset · primary school
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93rd of 156 primary schools in Somerset we can score, 219 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.9/10 against 2,851 of them, against 3.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Beech Grove Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Playground Leaders club and an after-school club. Sports options include football, tag rugby, hockey, athletics, mini tennis, cricket, netball, and basketball.
Getting in
The published school roll is 244 pupils against a stated capacity of 266. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Beech Grove Primary School
Overview
Beech Grove Primary School is described as having a “strong sense of community” where pupils are “happy and safe.” The report highlights a “broad and ambitious curriculum” and effective leadership that prioritises staff well-being and pupil development. Overall, the school provides a high-quality education with good behaviour and attitudes.
Strengths
- Pupils form “strong relationships with adults” and follow the rules to “be ready, be respectful and be safe.”
- Leaders have made reading a priority, ensuring “effective phonics teaching is consistently delivered” and pupils enjoy storytelling.
- Staff have a “secure understanding of how to support pupils with SEND,” providing personalised curricula where appropriate.
- The school offers a “wide range of opportunities outside of the classroom,” including residential visits and civic awards, which develop pupils’ confidence.
- Leaders prioritise staff well-being, considering workload impacts and providing “a wide range of professional development opportunities.”
Areas to improve
- Curriculum planning in some subjects lacks detail, meaning pupils do not always build “secure, consistent knowledge” as they progress.
- Leaders lack a “detailed enough understanding of the pattern of pupils’ participation in extra-curricular activities,” hindering checks on equal access.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with robust recruitment processes, regular staff briefings, and a “culture of vigilance” ensuring pupils receive help quickly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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