Wellsprings Primary School

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

Taunton, TA27NF Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
53.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 63.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
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
10 July 2019
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Crowcombe Road
Taunton, TA27NF
Phone
1823275556
Website
wellsprings.somerset.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
123710
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Crowcombe Road, Taunton, TA2 7NF
Website
https://wellsprings.somerset.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
355 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
301
Free School Meals
34.4% (104 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.3% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 102.0
2023 103.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Wellsprings Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 103.0 102.0
2024 102.0 102.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
16 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
33
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
301 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"At Wellsprings Primary School we inspire creativity, high achievement and enjoyment."

Respect Independence Working together Being creative An enquiring mind Developing resilience Being active learners

Facilities

Outdoor learning spaces

Curriculum Highlights

Read Write Inc phonics sessions (with Fred Frog) Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (GPS) focus Strong emphasis on sport and participation in tournaments and competitions

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Stay and Play, After School Club

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