Priorswood Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Wedlands Taunton Somerset TA2 7AD |
| Phone | 01823284897 |
| Reference Number | 146747 |
Priorswood Primary has made significant improvements since its previous inadequate inspection, achieving a good overall effectiveness rating. The school fosters a positive learning environment where pupils feel safe and supported, demonstrating enthusiasm for their education. The curriculum is ambitious and covers a broad range of subjects, with a particular emphasis on language development, which enhances pupils' learning outcomes. Despite these strengths, the school faces challenges with the leadership of special educational needs (SEND) support, resulting in inconsistencies in the provision for these pupils. Additionally, the curriculum for some foundation subjects lacks clarity, hindering pupils' ability to retain their learning over time.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 212 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.89%
Girls: 48.11% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 30.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 10 | 25 |
| 2 | 16 | 12 | 28 |
| 3 | 17 | 11 | 28 |
| 4 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 5 | 8 | 21 | 29 |
| 6 | 18 | 7 | 25 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 53.8% |
| African | 15.1% |
| White, Other | 13.2% |
| Unclassified | 7.1% |
| Indian | 2.8% |
| Asian, Other | 2.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils show pride in their school and enjoy learning.
- The school has a strong, stable staffing structure that enhances consistency in the curriculum.
- Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum that supports all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Pupils exhibit positive attitudes and respect towards peers and staff.
- There is a systematic approach to the teaching of reading and mathematics.
Areas for Improvement
- Leadership of SEND has experienced instability, affecting targeted support for pupils.
- The curriculum for some foundation subjects does not clearly identify essential knowledge for pupils.
- Pupils' understanding of fundamental British values and protected characteristics is not well embedded.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 44% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
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 | 100 | ||
| Maths | 99 |
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 | -1.3 | ||
| Writing | -3.9 | ||
| Maths | -4.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 10 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 14 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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St Andrew's Church School
Grove Terrace, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6HA |
0.3 miles |
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Wellsprings Primary School
Crowcombe Road, Wellsprings Primary School, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7NF |
0.49 miles |
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Taunton Preparatory School
Staplegrove Road, Taunton, TA2 6AE |
0.68 miles |
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Lyngford Park Primary School
Bircham Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8EX |
0.69 miles |
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North Town Academy
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0.71 miles |
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St James Church School
Cranmer Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1XU |
0.74 miles |
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Nerrols Primary School and Nursery
Nerrols Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8GS |
0.88 miles |
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
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0.99 miles |
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St George's Catholic School
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1.08 miles |
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Minerva Primary School
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1.12 miles |
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King's College Prep
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1.14 miles |
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Staplegrove Church School
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1.19 miles |
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Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School
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1.24 miles |
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Parkfield Primary School
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1.29 miles |
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Blackbrook Primary School
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Bishops Hull Primary School
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1.69 miles |
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West Monkton Church of England School
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The Sky Academy
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0.34 miles |
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Park House School
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Selworthy Special School
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Pyrland School
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Taunton School
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0.68 miles |
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Silver Bridge School
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1.06 miles |
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The Castle School
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1.08 miles |
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King's College Taunton
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1.15 miles |
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1.39 miles |
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Queen's College
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1.91 miles |
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Cambian Somerset School
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Somerset Progressive School
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