Wellsprings Primary School
Taunton, TA2 7NF · Somerset · primary school
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110th 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 — 2.0/10 against 2,314 of them, against 2.1/10 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 | 44.0 · 12 | 40% | 0.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wellsprings Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. 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 (2.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join an athletics club or take part in just dance and cosmic yoga. Sports include swimming, the Golden Mile, martial arts, keep fit sessions, and yoga. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 279 pupils against a stated capacity of 355. 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 children who need extra help with reading? How does the after-school club operate on days when sports activities are scheduled?
What Ofsted said about Wellsprings Primary School
Overview
Wellsprings Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” Pupils attend a “happy and welcoming school” where they feel safe, respected, and well cared for. The school provides a broad and balanced curriculum with high expectations, though some inconsistencies remain in how knowledge is built across all subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “positive and respectful relationships” and have “positive attitudes to learning,” supported by initiatives like ‘Wellbeing champions’.
- The school prioritises reading effectively, ensuring staff receive professional development and quickly identifying pupils at risk of falling behind in phonics.
- Staff identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) accurately, providing effective plans with “small step targets” that help them progress well.
- Personal development is a strength, with pupils developing a secure understanding of personal space, celebrating differences, and feeling that “everyone is welcome.”
- Governors provide a “balance of support and challenge,” and staff feel well supported in managing their workload and wellbeing.
Areas to improve
- In a few curriculum subjects, teachers do not routinely check if pupils have secured previous knowledge into long-term memory, leading to gaps in what pupils know and remember.
- The school needs to ensure teachers have the expertise to assess these gaps accurately and address them promptly so pupils develop the intended depth of 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 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| 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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