Winscombe Primary School
Winscombe, BS25 1HH · North Somerset · primary school
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19th 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 3,672 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.4/10 among them, against 6.7/10 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 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Winscombe Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 17.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.4 out of 10 among them, against 6.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 209 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
How does the curriculum support pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are available during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Winscombe Primary School
Overview
Winscombe Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a “happy and welcoming school” where pupils demonstrate values of “care, aspire, respect and excel.” Leaders and staff provide strong support, ensuring pupils feel safe and are well-prepared for their next stage of education.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “clear and logical,” helping pupils “build their knowledge over time” and secure understanding through regular revisits to previous learning.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified early and supported well, allowing them to “achieve well alongside their peers.”
- Reading instruction is effective; staff ensure books “match the sounds they know” and correct mispronunciations, helping pupils build “fluency and confidence.”
- Behaviour is calm and orderly, with “positive relationships” between pupils and staff, fostering a sense of safety and trust.
- Attendance systems are robust, with staff working closely with families to address absences, resulting in a “positive impact on the attendance of pupils.”
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, staff do not use assessment strategies consistently to check if pupils have retained taught knowledge, leading to unaddressed gaps in understanding. The trust must refine assessment use to ensure pupils “secure and deepen their knowledge and understanding.”
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 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 84% |
| 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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