Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School
| Type | Primary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Thomas Place Wellington Somerset TA21 8FP |
| Phone | 01823795900 |
| Reference Number | 147842 |
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School has demonstrated a solid performance since its inception, achieving a 'Good' overall effectiveness rating in its first inspection. Leaders have created a caring environment where pupils feel proud of their school and are actively engaged in a broad and ambitious curriculum. The school has strong community support, with parents appreciating the effective communication and personalized attention given to their children. However, there are areas for improvement, particularly in ensuring that progress for all pupils is timely and that learning activities are consistently aligned with their needs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 231 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.78%
Girls: 50.22% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 21 | 30 |
| 2 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 3 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| 4 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.2% |
| White, Other | 7.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 May 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong community ties with enthusiastic parental support.
- Ambitious and well-mapped curriculum from Nursery to key stage 2.
- Effective phonics programme in place for early readers.
- Leaders demonstrate high ambition for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Robust personal, social and health education curriculum promoting safety and respect.
Areas for Improvement
- Learning activities do not always meet the needs of pupils promptly.
- Resources in early years sometimes fail to build on children's existing knowledge.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 22 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St John's Church of England Primary School
Priory, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9EJ |
0.27 miles |
|
Beech Grove Primary School
Courtland Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8NE |
0.5 miles |
|
Wellesley Park Primary School
Homefield, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9AJ |
0.9 miles |
|
Rockwell Green Church of England Primary School
Brooklands Road, Rockwell Green, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9DJ |
1.04 miles |
|
Langford Budville Church of England Primary School
Langford Budville School, Langford Budville, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 0RD |
2.11 miles |
|
West Buckland Primary School
West Buckland, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9LD |
2.28 miles |
|
Sampford Arundel Community Primary School
Sampford Arundel, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9QN |
2.47 miles |
|
Oake, Bradford and Nynehead VC Primary
Oake, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1AZ |
2.77 miles |
|
Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School
Milverton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1JP |
2.98 miles |
|
Cotford St Luke Primary School
Bethell Mead, Cotford St Luke, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1HZ |
3.98 miles |
|
Orchard Grove Primary School
Egremont Road, Taunton, TA3 7FD |
4.25 miles |
|
Stawley Primary School
Appley Cross, Ashbrittle, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 0HH |
4.31 miles |
|
Bishops Hull Primary School
Bishops Hull Hill, Bishops Hull, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5EB |
4.56 miles |
|
Norton Fitzwarren Church School
Blackdown View, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6TB |
4.59 miles |
|
Trull Church of England VA Primary School
Church Road, Trull, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7JZ |
4.69 miles |
|
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton
Henderson Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4TU |
4.82 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Wellington School
South Street, Wellington, TA21 8NT |
0.62 miles |
|
Court Fields School
Mantle Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8SW |
0.71 miles |
|
Queen's College
Trull Road, Taunton, TA1 4QS |
4.9 miles |