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Parkfield Primary School
- Primary
- Somerset West and Taunton TA1 4RT
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: In Reception classes, children learn to recognize sounds and read words confidently.
Success of the Curriculum: The teaching of writing is a particular strength with clear order and pupils learn to write accurately and with flair.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects like history, pupils struggle to remember previous learning; teachers need to help pupils build on what they already know.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Older pupils read widely and continue to improve their understanding of phonics.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff quickly identify pupils who need extra help and put support in place straight away for gaps in knowledge.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in lessons is good because pupils want to work hard; playtimes can be boisterous.
Support for SEND Pupils: The leader ensures that pupils with SEND receive appropriate targets and support, including help from skilled teaching assistants.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe; bullying is rare and adults deal with it quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders make pupils' welfare a priority and regularly update staff on potential risks like criminal exploitation.
Parent Feedback: Parents鈥� responses indicate satisfaction with the school鈥檚 efforts and improvements.
Parental Involvement: Parents are engaged through responses to surveys and feedback mechanisms.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy taking on extra responsibilities and participating in assemblies and visits.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan lessons which develop pupils' understanding well, especially in reading and writing.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers build on what pupils know and can do over time; pupils revisit important learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers lack subject knowledge in areas like history and art; this affects pupils鈥� learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Subject leaders have ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum plans but need effective monitoring.
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About Us
Parkfield Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 433 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 60% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Parkfield Primary School on behalf of the entire school community. At Parkfield Primary School, we think every child has the right to complete the school curriculum to the best of their ability and receive an education that prepares them for life after the classroom. Children should be taught to enjoy learning, take pride in their work, and want to continue learning throughout their lives. We must help children learn to live together in a community and to become responsible, independent people, who are able to think deeply about the world around them and to respect other races, religions, ways of life and points of view. Children must also be given the courage and abilities to communicate their thoughts, as well as a strong sense of moral duty. This can only be done if we, as a learning community, collaborate and place the kids at the centre of all our decisions. On this website, you may find a lot of information about our school, but I would still recommend coming to see us in person.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.4 | 25.8 | 22.6 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 108 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 90 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 92 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% | 48.88% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 6.42% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 2 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% 1 | 57.33% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 27% 10 | 9.22% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 2 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% 6 | 59.12% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 8 | 8.19% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | -1.5 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 92 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% | 53.44% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 8.13% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Parkfield Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1