Huish Primary School
Yeovil, BA20 1AY · Somerset · primary school
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22nd 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,308 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.2/10 among them, against 5.0/10 nationally. 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Huish Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.2 out of 10 among them, against 5.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council, and a breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 420 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities does the School Council organise for students? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning routine for young children?
What Ofsted said about Huish Primary School
Overview
Huish Primary School is described as a “highly inclusive environment” where leaders maintain “the highest ambitions” for all pupils. The report highlights that pupils “flourish from the moment they start school” and benefit from a “rich and well-established curriculum” that ensures strong academic outcomes and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils display “exemplary” behaviour and “exceptionally positive attitudes to learning,” creating classrooms that are a “hive of purposeful learning.”
- Teachers possess “deep” subject knowledge and use questioning effectively to “swiftly address any gaps in knowledge,” enabling pupils to make connections over the long term.
- The school has embedded an “effective early reading programme,” ensuring children learn to read “quickly and confidently” and receive timely support if they fall behind.
- Leaders “relentlessly pursue excellence” through high-quality staff training and rigorous checks, ensuring the curriculum meets the needs of all pupils, including those with special education needs and/or disabilities.
- Pupils develop “compassionate and confident” characters through leadership roles and a strong awareness of different faiths and cultures.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders establishing a “strong safeguarding culture” where staff are trained to identify risks and act on concerns swiftly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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