Kingfisher Primary School
Yeovil, BA22 8FJ · Somerset · primary school
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2nd 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 — 9.8/10 against 4,259 of them, against 9.7/10 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 | 91.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.92 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 25.0 · 96 | 25% | 2.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kingfisher Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 91.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 25.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2025. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 265 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating while managing a pupil population significantly above its designated places?
What Ofsted said about Kingfisher Primary School
Overview
Kingfisher Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection, which judged it outstanding for overall effectiveness. The report confirms that pupils flourish in a happy environment, meeting high expectations for academic achievement and personal development. Leaders, staff, and governors share a strong vision, ensuring the school remains a place where children feel safe, happy, and cared for.
Strengths
- The school has designed an ‘exceptional curriculum’ where knowledge and skills build sequentially, with teachers using detailed subject knowledge to inspire pupils.
- Staff are ‘adept at checking what pupils know’, allowing them to identify and address learning gaps swiftly before moving on to new content.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; children learn to read early, and staff ensure those who fall behind quickly gain the skills to become ‘confident, fluent readers’.
- Pupils demonstrate ‘exemplary’ conduct and high attendance, taking pride in their work and playing active roles in school leadership and community projects.
- The school promotes extensive personal development through coherent opportunities for citizenship, diversity, and enterprise, leaving pupils ‘exceptionally well prepared for life beyond the school’.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 90% |
| 2024/25 | 91% |
| 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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