Wellesley Park Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 0-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Homefield Wellington Somerset TA21 9AJ |
| Phone | 01823664876 |
| Reference Number | 139387 |
Wellesley Park Primary School continues to maintain its position as a good school, demonstrating a positive school environment where pupils enjoy learning and feel safe. The school has implemented various improvements and showcases an inclusive atmosphere that encourages pupils to understand and accept differences among each other. Staff and governors are recognized for their ambition, as well as their commitment to fostering a broad and balanced curriculum that engages students across a range of subjects, particularly in reading, where pupils display a strong enthusiasm.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 299 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.19%
Girls: 42.81% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 23.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 9 | 21 |
| 2 | 20 | 13 | 33 |
| 3 | 17 | 15 | 32 |
| 4 | 22 | 13 | 35 |
| 5 | 33 | 25 | 58 |
| 6 | 37 | 28 | 65 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.6% |
| White, Other | 7% |
| Unclassified | 2.7% |
| African | 2.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% |
| Asian, Other | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 16 Feb 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Feb 2022 | School inspection |
| 20 Oct 2015 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy learning and feel safe at school.
- The school promotes an inclusive and welcoming environment.
- Leaders have created a broad and balanced curriculum.
- Pupils demonstrate a love for reading and storytelling.
- Staff model positive relationships and respectful behavior.
Areas for Improvement
- Variability in the delivery of the phonics programme affects some pupils' reading accuracy.
- Some staff supporting pupils with SEND lack the requisite knowledge.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 13% |
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 | 104 | ||
| 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 | 0 | ||
| Writing | 2.2 | ||
| Maths | 0.2 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 12 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Beech Grove Primary School
Courtland Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8NE |
0.66 miles |
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St John's Church of England Primary School
Priory, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9EJ |
0.68 miles |
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Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School
Thomas Place, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8FP |
0.9 miles |
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Rockwell Green Church of England Primary School
Brooklands Road, Rockwell Green, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9DJ |
1.03 miles |
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Sampford Arundel Community Primary School
Sampford Arundel, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9QN |
2.11 miles |
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West Buckland Primary School
West Buckland, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9LD |
2.17 miles |
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Langford Budville Church of England Primary School
Langford Budville School, Langford Budville, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 0RD |
2.7 miles |
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Oake, Bradford and Nynehead VC Primary
Oake, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1AZ |
3.63 miles |
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Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School
Milverton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1JP |
3.82 miles |
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Hemyock Primary School
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4.13 miles |
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Culmstock Primary School
Culmstock, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 3JP |
4.38 miles |
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Stawley Primary School
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4.42 miles |
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Orchard Grove Primary School
Egremont Road, Taunton, TA3 7FD |
4.53 miles |
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Burlescombe Church of England Primary School
Station Road, Burlescombe, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7JH |
4.75 miles |
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Cotford St Luke Primary School
Bethell Mead, Cotford St Luke, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1HZ |
4.79 miles |
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Trull Church of England VA Primary School
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4.83 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Wellington School
South Street, Wellington, TA21 8NT |
0.28 miles |
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Court Fields School
Mantle Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8SW |
0.6 miles |