Pyrland School

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Pyrland School.

Taunton, TA27QP Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
39.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.68
English & Maths grade 4+ %
52.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 56.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
13 September 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Cheddon Road
Taunton, TA27QP

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136193
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Cheddon Road, Taunton, TA2 7QP
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
RICHARD HUISH TRUST
Capacity
1,050 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Bath and Wells
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
958
Free School Meals
28.2% (270 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.7% (35 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
86.1%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
35.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
27 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
160
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
958 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"The Pyrland Way is: Ready, Respectful, Responsible"

Ready Respectful Responsible

Pyrland School is part of the Church of England and Bath and Wells Diocese; SIAMS; has a School Chaplain; local church links include St Andrews Church Taunton, Wellsprings Community Church Taunton, Taunton Youth for Christ; school pastors support wellbeing and other duties; Christian ethos group

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Head Teacher Mark Lawrence emphasises ambitious, high expectations and opportunities for all; commits to excellent education inspired by Christian ethos and partnership with the Richard Huish Trust; aims to grow and improve the school for the community

Facilities

Multi-million pound science wing with a modern laboratory Design and technology zone with a professional kitchen Art, music and drama facilities housed in a three-storey building Recording facilities and dance facilities Wide range of IT resources with wireless access

Admissions Criteria

Year group limits: 7 – 210; 8 – 210; 9 – 220; 10 – 210; 11 – 190. Admissions process includes oversubscription criteria, waiting lists and in-year admissions; annual review of admissions arrangements; appeals process available

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