Parkfield Primary School
Taunton, TA1 4RT · Somerset · primary school
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36th 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 3,942 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.5/10 among them, against 6.6/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Parkfield Primary School overview
How it's doing
Parkfield Primary was rated Good by Ofsted in June 2025. In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 16.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.5 out of 10 among them, against 6.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 436 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
Since the inspection was recent, what specific improvements have been made since the 2025 visit? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Parkfield Primary School
Overview
Parkfield Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a school where pupils are “happy and eager to learn,” supported by staff who nurture their development and foster a strong sense of belonging. Leaders have established clear priorities for improvement, supported by an experienced governing body.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad, balanced and ambitious,” with early English and mathematics taught well by “knowledgeable and skilled staff.”
- The approach to teaching early reading is “highly effective,” ensuring pupils quickly become “confident, fluent readers.”
- Staff identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “quickly,” enabling them to access the curriculum and achieve well.
- Personal development is a strength, with pupils showing “sensitivity and understanding towards others” and a strong respect for differences.
- Attendance rates remain “above the national average” due to effective support for pupils who struggle to attend regularly.
Areas to improve
- In a “small number of subjects,” opportunities for pupils to recap and recall previous learning are “not as well developed as they are in others,” limiting the depth of knowledge gained. The school should establish systems across the curriculum to enable pupils to “consistently retrieve prior knowledge.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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