Coxley Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Harters Hill Lane Coxley Wells Somerset BA5 1RD |
| Phone | 01749672719 |
| Reference Number | 123641 |
Coxley Primary School is in a challenging position as it requires significant improvement according to the latest Ofsted inspection. Despite some positive elements such as improved attendance and a strong personal development program, the school struggles academically, with results in key stage tests below national averages for writing and mathematics. There have been many changes within the school, impacting its stability and performance, and it is acknowledged that the school has not fully addressed previous areas for improvement from prior inspections.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 68 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.35%
Girls: 42.65% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| 2 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 3 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| 4 | 5 | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 6 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 100% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Urgent improvement |
| > Leadership & Governance | Urgent improvement |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Needs attention |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Expected standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Needs attention |
| > Inclusion | Needs attention |
| > Early Years | Needs attention |
| Last Report Date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2026 | School inspection |
| 11 Jul 2023 | School inspection |
| 24 May 2022 | School inspection |
| 09 Feb 2017 | Short inspection |
| 19 Feb 2013 | Full inspection |
| 09 Feb 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Oct 2009 | Full inspection |
| 25 Sep 2006 | Full inspection |
| 02 Jul 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Improved focus on attendance has led to increased pupil attendance.
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning and behave well.
- The personal development program effectively prepares pupils for life beyond primary school.
- Phonics teaching is well prioritized, helping pupils to prepare for reading.
Areas for Improvement
- Academic performance in writing and mathematics is below national averages.
- Pupils are not well prepared for the next stages of their education.
- Inconsistent teaching quality leads to gaps in pupils' understanding.
- Governance arrangements are weak, limiting effective oversight and support.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 8% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 110 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.7 | ||
| Writing | -1.6 | ||
| Maths | -0.4 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 7 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School
Keward Walk, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1TZ |
1.46 miles |
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Wookey Primary School
Wells Road, Wookey, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1LQ |
1.47 miles |
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St Cuthbert's Church of England Junior School
Keward Avenue, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1TS |
1.5 miles |
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St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Lovers Walk, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2QL |
2.1 miles |
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Stoberry Park School
North Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2TJ |
2.54 miles |
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School
High Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9DR |
3.13 miles |
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St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Benedict Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9EX |
3.28 miles |
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Millfield Preparatory School
Edgarley Hall, Glastonbury, BA6 8LD |
3.33 miles |
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West Pennard Church of England Primary School
Church Lane, West Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8NT |
3.53 miles |
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St Lawrence's CofE Primary School
School Hill, Westbury-sub-Mendip, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1HL |
3.81 miles |
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Horrington Primary School
West Horrington, Wells, Somerset, BA5 3EB |
3.88 miles |
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Croscombe Church of England Primary School
Long Street, Croscombe, Wells, Somerset, BA5 3QL |
4.1 miles |
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Meare Village Primary School
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4.52 miles |
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Elmhurst Junior School
Elmhurst Lane, Street, Somerset, BA16 0HH |
4.8 miles |
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The Blue School
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2.07 miles |
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Wells Cathedral School
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2.35 miles |
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St Dunstan's School
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2.87 miles |
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Crispin School Academy
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4.53 miles |
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Abbot's Way School
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4.81 miles |
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Millfield School
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4.89 miles |