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Primrose Lane Primary School
- Primary
- Yeovil Without BA21 5FH
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics is a particular strength. Staff make sessions lively and interesting
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders and staff have worked closely to design a stimulating curriculum that enthuses pupils and caters very effectively for their needs
Areas Needing Improvement: Sustain the emphasis on developing pupils’ accuracy in spelling to keep pace with their rapidly widening vocabulary
Performance in Maths & Reading: Current assessments show strong sustained progress, with standards mostly exceeding expectations in Year 2
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers plan ‘booster sessions’ for those needing extra support to sustain strong progress
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils flourish, love coming to school, and behave extremely well. They have excellent relationships with each other and with staff
Support for SEND Pupils: Small number of pupils with SEND receive exceptional levels of care and guidance, enjoying learning successfully alongside their friends
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel very safe and well cared for; staff are vigilant in securing pupils' well-being
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The culture of safeguarding throughout the school is extremely strong
Parent Feedback: Parents hold the school in high regard and welcome the very caring family atmosphere that boosts their children’s confidence
Parental Involvement: The school develops beneficial links with parents and liaises productively with other agencies
Extracurricular Activities: Netball club and Monday dance sessions have become popular features, increasing pupils’ healthy engagement in sport
Outdoor Facilities: The school’s classrooms and outdoor learning areas are spacious, well-organised and well-equipped places to learn
Teacher Engagement: Staff indicate they are proud to work at the school and are determinedly committed
Impact on Student Progress: Excellent teaching leads to strong progress as pupils respond respectfully and confidently
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers plan ‘booster sessions’ for those needing extra support to sustain strong progress
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders have developed an efficient tracking system to assess pupils’ progress. This enables identification of the right priorities and focused action
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About Us
Primrose Lane Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 258 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 56% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We extend a warm welcome to you on our school website. Primrose Lane Primary School is a vibrant and friendly school in Yeovil, and our website aims to give you information and activities that will take place in our school. We appreciate your interest in our school and hope you can find the information you're looking for here. The Huish Academy Trust includes Primrose Lane Primary School. The Huish Academy Trust is an English and Welsh registered charitable company limited by guarantee.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | - | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-7 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.5 | - | 20.3 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | - | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | - | 106 |
| 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 | 105 | 90 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 56% | 48.88% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 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 | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 | - | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 57.33% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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 | - | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 59.12% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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 | - | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 53.44% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 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 |
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| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Primrose Lane Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1