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Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires Improvement
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good
Outcomes for pupils Good
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Foundational Skills: The leadership of early reading and phonics is particularly strong.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils engage in the breadth of national curriculum subjects, but quality varies across subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers’ expectations are inconsistent across subjects, especially in science and design and technology.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils’ attainment in reading, writing and mathematics is improving well.
Support for Falling Behind: Timely interventions help pupils catch up, including those with SEND.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is good, although some inconsistencies in staff expectations affect punctuality and readiness to learn.
Support for SEND Pupils: Targeted pupils with SEND make strong progress through effective support and timely interventions.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders take timely action on behavioral incidents, including rare bullying cases.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong pastoral support and safeguarding arrangements are in place.
Parental Involvement: Parents feel informed and involved with positive relationships established with staff.
Parent Feedback: A minority of parents lack confidence in the school’s behavior management systems.
Extracurricular Activities: Year 5 ‘mini-police’ officers and other activities promote citizenship and community involvement.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high; leaders support staff to feel empowered and fulfil their roles effectively.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use assessment information effectively to plan work meeting pupils’ needs.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Efficient monitoring and evaluation activities provide an accurate view of strengths and weaknesses.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistent expectations in different subjects reduce the quality of work.
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Wellsprings Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.

It has 301 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.

At this school, 48% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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This is the webpage for Taunton's Wellsprings Primary School. We are a welcoming and helpful school. We set high standards for ourselves and have high standards for our students. We like having visitors to this website and the school since we are so pleased of the students' and teachers' dedication to their work. Thank you for coming! If you would like to organise a visit, please call our office. You are more than welcome to come and see us at the school. to ensure that everyone feels content, safe, and valued by providing the "essential skills for life," succeeding together, and doing so. The review's executive summary is provided below: Review of Somerset Live Wellsprings for 2018 in PDF. Based on our school data, we receive a score of 4/5 for overall performance (5/5 for Progress and Attendance).
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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
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B-
B-
Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 3-11 3-11 4-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 22 - 25.4
Proficient Math 103 111 104
Proficient Read 102 107 106
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 103 90 97
Reading 102 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 48% 48.88% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 5% 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 -3.1 Below Average
Writing -3.1 Below Average
Maths -0.7 Below 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 105 1 94 96
Reading 102 2 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 63% 4 57.33% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 5% 5 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 -1.4 Below Average
Writing 1.1 Above Average
Maths 0.2 Average

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 104 95 94
Reading 104 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% 6 59.12% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 10% 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 0.8 Above Average
Writing 3.1 Above Average
Maths 1.2 Above Average

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 104 91 93
Reading 104 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 65% 53.44% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 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
Reading 0.5 Average
Writing -0.4 Below Average
Maths 0.7 Average
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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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wellsprings Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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