Wincanton Primary School

A good community school school in Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Wincanton Primary School.

Wincanton, BA99EL Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

49

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
38.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 45.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
11 February 2020
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Station Road
Wincanton, BA99EL
Phone
196332132
Website
wincantonprimaryschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
123667
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Station Road, Wincanton, BA9 9EL
Website
http://www.wincantonprimaryschool.co.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
391
Free School Meals
21.0% (82 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.0% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 105.0
2023 101.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Wincanton Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 101.0 102.0
2024 103.0 105.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
49
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
391 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Up 2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"A 'GOOD' school - dedicated to creating an exciting curriculum that inspires children to learn."

Teamwork Independence Creativity Challenge

Harvest, Remembrance, Easter and Christmas services in school and at St Peters and St Pauls Church

Head Teacher's Message

A 'GOOD' school - dedicated to creating an exciting curriculum that inspires children to learn.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club Tea Time Club Holiday Clubs After School Clubs

Sports

Invasion style games Multi-skills Gymnastics Dance Striking & field activities Athletics Swimming

Facilities

Classroom Playground Pond area Playing field Forest area (Forest School) Library

Curriculum Highlights

Learning Experiences organised around a Hook to motivate learning Cross-curricular curriculum with a 'Book of Knowledge' to reference learning Enrichment opportunities including artist workshops, multi-cultural days, visits from experts and the Rainforest Roadshow 10-year link with Mutundu Primary School, Zambia Residential trips (Hooke Court for Year 4 and Okehampton Adventure for Year 6) Forest School Swimming lessons leading to certificates Stem learning workshops in conjunction with local secondary schools

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club and Tea Time Club

SEND Provision

Breakfast Club and Tea Time Club are available.

Admissions Criteria

Wincanton Primary School follows admissions procedures set by Somerset Local Authority. In-Year Admissions are handled by contacting the preferred school directly (form available by ringing 0300 123 2224 or online). If a place exists within the Admission Number for the year group, the Headteacher will send out an offer letter. If no place is available within the Admission Number, the Local Authority may admit over the cap and contact the school to issue an offer; if the Local Authority does not agree, the parent will receive a refusal letter and information about other schools. There is a national closing date of 15 January for starting school applications, and outcomes are sent on 16 April (or next working day).

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