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Priddy Primary School

Wells, BA5 3BE · Somerset · primary school

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Ofsted: Good · 2024 Inspected 2 years ago Mixed Primary
2.8/10 Below average

119th 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 — 1.2/10 against 2,762 of them, against 1.6/10 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
MeasurePercentileWeightAdds
Expected standard (RWM) 2023/24 50.0 · 19 40% 0.76
Ofsted 52 35% 1.82
Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 0.0 · 10 25% 0.26

Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.

Priddy Primary School overview

How it's doing

In 2023/24, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 6%. 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 (1.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024.

Getting in

The published school roll is 44 pupils against a stated capacity of 60. 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.

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How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific interventions are in place to help students reach the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in attainment?

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What Ofsted said about Priddy Primary School

Inspection report dated 10 May 2024

Overview

Priddy Primary School continues to be a good school, delivering an ambitious curriculum that promotes both academic and broader pupil development. The school maintains high expectations, with pupils rising to these challenges and feeling happy, safe, and well-supported by staff.

Strengths

  • The curriculum is carefully sequenced, allowing pupils to "build their knowledge securely" through identified key concepts and vocabulary.
  • Reading is prioritised effectively; children learn phonics quickly and "achieve well in national assessments," developing a genuine love for literature.
  • Pupils develop character and community spirit through diverse leadership roles, such as being "eco-warriors" or playground leaders, and by participating in local events.
  • Teachers possess strong subject knowledge and use varied resources to model concepts, ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "learn alongside their peers and achieve well."
  • Attendance has improved due to effective school action, and warm relationships ensure pupils feel "well cared for."

Areas to improve

  • In a minority of wider curriculum subjects, assessment is not always used with enough precision, resulting in some pupils having "gaps in their knowledge."

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

This is an AI-assisted summary of the official Ofsted report, not a statement written by Ofsted. Check the full official report before making a decision.
Expected standard
50%
2023/24
Higher standard
0%
2023/24
Demand
×0.75
1st prefs per place, 2026/27
Free school meals
25%
vs 25% across England

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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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