The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 261
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 23.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Ms Claire Joyce (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Courtland Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8NE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCourt Fields School
Secondary · 350m away
Wellington School
Independent · 694m away
St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 833m away
Rockwell Green Church of England Primary School
Primary · 940m away
Wellesley Park Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Langford Budville Church of England Primary School
Primary · 3.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Beech Grove Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Beech Grove Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beech Grove Primary School?
Beech Grove Primary School currently has 261 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beech Grove Primary School take?
Beech Grove Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Beech Grove Primary School?
Beech Grove Primary School is in Wellington, TA21 8NE, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beech Grove Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Beech Grove Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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