Locking Primary School
Weston-Super-Mare, BS24 8BB · North Somerset · primary school
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27th of 56 primary schools in North Somerset we can score, 64 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 3,508 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5/10 among them, against 3.1/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 90 | 35% | 3.17 |
| 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.
Locking 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%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5 out of 10 among them, against 3.1 out of 10 nationally. The school was inspected in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Year 6 pupils take a leavers trip to Puxton Park and a residential at Call of the Wild. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 386 pupils against a stated capacity of 430. 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 support is available for Year 6 pupils preparing for their residential?
What Ofsted said about Locking Primary School
Overview
Locking Primary School is a highly inclusive institution where pupils "flourish" and develop a strong sense of belonging. The report highlights "highly effective" leadership and an "ambitious" curriculum that has driven significant improvements in behaviour, inclusion, and early years provision since the last inspection.
Strengths
- The early years curriculum is "precisely designed" with "highly effective" teaching that maximises opportunities for language and reading development.
- Inclusion is a "strong standard," with staff expertly adapting learning for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) using resources like "sensory bags" and communication systems.
- Leaders have a "clear and ambitious vision," making "highly effective use" of data to rapidly improve weaknesses and support staff wellbeing.
- Pupils demonstrate high levels of courtesy and respect, understanding their role as an "upstander" rather than a "bystander" to ensure safety.
- The personal development programme provides a "wealth of opportunities" that build pupils' understanding of British values and the wider world.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must consistently check pupils’ understanding to identify and swiftly address misconceptions, as some staff currently fail to identify errors in written work.
- Leaders should continue work to ensure more pupils deepen their understanding and achieve highly across the curriculum, as a minority do not yet secure higher outcomes in national tests.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 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
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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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