Priddy Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Priddy Wells Somerset BA5 3BE |
| Phone | 01749870354 |
| Reference Number | 123658 |
Priddy Primary School continues to perform well, maintaining its 'good' rating from the previous inspection. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, fostering both academic achievement and personal development among students. High expectations are set, and pupils report feeling safe, happy, and engaged in their learning. This inclusive environment is complemented by a strong sense of community, with various leadership and extracurricular opportunities enhancing students' character development. Strengths of the school include a well-structured curriculum that builds knowledge progressively, effective phonics teaching which leads to rapid reading skills development, and a supportive network for children with special educational needs. The school community, including parents, holds the institution in high regard, particularly for the support provided to students. However, some gaps in knowledge exist due to inconsistencies in assessment practices within certain subjects, indicating areas for improvement in curriculum monitoring and evaluation.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 39 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.15%
Girls: 53.85% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 9.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 6 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.1% |
| White, Other | 7.7% |
| Unclassified | 7.7% |
| White & Asian | 2.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2024 | School inspection |
| 12 Sep 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Sep 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 28 Sep 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Sep 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations for all pupils
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum
- Effective phonics teaching leading to good reading achievement
- Strong community spirit and opportunities for personal development
- Supportive staff relationships fostering a caring environment
- Good management and communication among leadership and governors
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent assessment precision in some wider curriculum subjects
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St Lawrence's CofE Primary School
School Hill, Westbury-sub-Mendip, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1HL |
2.28 miles |
|
Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School
School Lane, Draycott, Somerset, BS27 3SD |
3.24 miles |
|
Stoberry Park School
North Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2TJ |
3.46 miles |
|
St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Lovers Walk, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2QL |
3.57 miles |
|
East Harptree Church of England Primary School
Church Lane, East Harptree, Bristol, Somerset, BS40 6BD |
3.72 miles |
|
Horrington Primary School
West Horrington, Wells, Somerset, BA5 3EB |
3.88 miles |
|
Wookey Primary School
Wells Road, Wookey, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1LQ |
3.89 miles |
|
St Cuthbert's Church of England Junior School
Keward Avenue, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1TS |
3.92 miles |
|
St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School
Keward Walk, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1TZ |
3.94 miles |
|
Fairlands Middle School
Masons Way, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3PG |
4.19 miles |
|
Ubley Church of England Primary School
The Street, Ubley, Bristol, BS40 6PJ |
4.32 miles |
|
Chewton Mendip Church of England VA Primary School
High Street, Chewton Mendip, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4LL |
4.42 miles |
|
Cheddar First School
Hillfield, The Hayes, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3HN |
4.66 miles |
|
Blagdon Primary School
Bath Road, Blagdon, Bristol, Somerset, BS40 7RW |
4.79 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Blue School
Kennion Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2NR |
3.4 miles |
|
Wells Cathedral School
15 The Liberty, Wells, BA5 2ST |
3.55 miles |
|
The Kings of Wessex Academy
Station Road, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3AQ |
4.51 miles |