Locking Primary School

A good academy converter school in North Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Locking Primary School.

Weston-Super-Mare, BS248BB Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
48.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 57.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
47.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 6.0%
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
15 March 2022
Previous grade
Good
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
Meadow Drive
Locking
Weston-Super-Mare, BS248BB

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144926
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Meadow Drive, Locking, Weston-Super-Mare, BS24 8BB
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
EXTEND LEARNING ACADEMIES NETWORK
Capacity
430 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
281
Free School Meals
20.6% (58 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.2% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
57.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
6.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 105.0
2023 103.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
28
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
281 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 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

"Extraordinary learning, proud hearts, and values we live every day"

embrace individuality do the right thing work together

Head Teacher's Message

Locking Primary School is a cherished cornerstone of the Locking community—a village school with a big heart, where every child is nurtured to thrive. It offers an innovative, exciting and rigorous curriculum that enables every child to achieve, and is rooted in the values of embracing individuality, doing the right thing, and working together.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club Afterschool Club

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs from 7:30am to 8:45am and is charged at £4 per session; breakfast is served in the hall and children are escorted to their classrooms at 8:45am. Afterschool Club runs from 3:15pm to 5:00pm (£4.50 per child) or 3:15pm to 5:45pm (£6 per child); registration is via ParentPay and payment must be in advance; there is a £3.00 late collection charge for every 15 minutes after 5:45pm; staff bring children down to the Meadow Drive gate for collection; contact numbers are available in the school office.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club: £4 per session (7:30am–8:45am). Afterschool Club: £4.50 (3:15pm–5:00pm) or £6 (3:15pm–5:45pm). All sessions paid in advance via ParentPay. Pupil Premium exemptions apply for breakfast club.

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