Locking Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Meadow Drive Locking Weston-Super-Mare Somerset BS24 8BB |
| Phone | 01934822867 |
| Reference Number | 144926 |
Locking Primary School has been rated as good in all areas during its first inspection under the Education Act 2005. Leaders exhibit ambition for all pupils and have successfully crafted a curriculum that reflects the local context and student needs, despite significant changes in leadership and staffing over recent years. Pupils show enthusiasm for their learning and feel comfortable approaching staff with concerns. Behaviour is largely positive, and there are supportive structures in place to address issues such as bullying and low-level disruptions in class.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 344 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.26%
Girls: 51.74% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 34 | 61 |
| 2 | 27 | 21 | 48 |
| 3 | 7 | 17 | 24 |
| 4 | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| 5 | 20 | 14 | 34 |
| 6 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.3% |
| White, Other | 2.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
| 04 Oct 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 18 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Locking Primary School | |
| 18 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 16 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Jul 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Jul 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 08 May 2000 | Full inspection |
| 08 May 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Leaders prioritize the teaching of reading and phonics.
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of clubs and extracurricular activities.
- Staff feel valued and well-supported by school leadership.
- Pupils exhibit good attitudes to learning and responsibility.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in the curriculum lead to gaps in knowledge for some subjects.
- Some parents expressed concerns about pupil behaviour affecting concentration.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
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 | 102 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
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 | -4 | ||
| Maths | -2.4 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 49 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 24 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Parklands Educate Together Primary
1 Russell Road, Locking, Weston-Super-Mare, BS24 7NH |
0.15 miles |
|
Hutton Church of England Primary School
Church Lane, Hutton, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 9SN |
1.15 miles |
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Herons' Moor Academy
Highlands Lane, Locking Castle, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 7DX |
1.26 miles |
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Mead Vale Community Primary School
Kestrel Drive, Worle, Weston-Super-Mare, BS22 8RQ |
1.63 miles |
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Haywood Village Academy
20 Whitney Crescent, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset, BS24 8ES |
1.66 miles |
|
Mendip Green Primary School
Greenwood Road, Worle, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 6EX |
1.78 miles |
|
Becket Primary School
Tavistock Road, Worle, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 6DH |
1.88 miles |
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Banwell Primary School
West Street, Banwell, Somerset, BS29 6DB |
1.91 miles |
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St Martin's Church of England Primary School
Spring Hill, Worle, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 9BQ |
1.98 miles |
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St Georges Church School
Pastures Avenue, St Georges, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 7SA |
2.07 miles |
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Worle Village Primary School
Church Road, Worle, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 9EJ |
2.09 miles |
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Oldmixon Primary School
Monkton Avenue, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 9DA |
2.13 miles |
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Milton Park Primary School
Milton Park Road, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 8DY |
2.16 miles |
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Bournville Primary School
Selworthy Road, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 3ST |
2.27 miles |
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Ashcombe Primary School
Earlham Grove, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 3JW |
2.31 miles |
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St Mark's Ecumenical Anglican/Methodist Primary School
St Mark's Road, Worle, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 7PU |
2.35 miles |
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Windwhistle Primary School
Kingsley Road, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 3TZ |
2.42 miles |
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Castle Batch Primary School Academy
Rawlins Avenue, Worle, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 7FN |
2.57 miles |
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Worlebury St Pauls Church School
Woodspring Avenue, Worlebury, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 9RH |
2.76 miles |
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Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Baker Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 3AF |
2.84 miles |
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Winterstoke Hundred Academy
1 Beaufighter Road, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 8EE |
1.14 miles |
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Baytree School
The Campus, Highlands Lane, Weston-super-Mare, BS24 7DX |
1.26 miles |
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Worle Community School
Redwing Drive, Mead Vale, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 8XX |
1.61 miles |
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Priory Community School
Queensway, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 6BP |
2.06 miles |
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Hans Price Academy
Marchfields Way, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 3QP |
2.36 miles |
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Broadoak Academy
Windwhistle Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 4NP |
2.88 miles |
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Westhaven School
Ellesmere Road, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 4UT |
3.28 miles |
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Weston College
Knightstone Road, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 2AL |
3.29 miles |
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Sidcot School
Oakridge Lane, Winscombe, BS25 1PD |
4.1 miles |
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Churchill Academy & Sixth Form
Churchill Green, Churchill, Winscombe, Avon, BS25 5QN |
4.31 miles |