The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 417
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 28.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Mrs Judy Parker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Birchfield Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5RL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBucklers Mead Community School
Secondary · 547m away
Buckler's Mead School
Secondary · 583m away
Fairmead School
Special school · 668m away
Fiveways Special School
Special school · 729m away
Primrose Lane Primary School
Primary · 814m away
St. Michael's Academy
Primary · 958m away
Milford Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Milford Infants' School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Birchfield Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Birchfield Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Birchfield Community Primary School?
Birchfield Community Primary School currently has 417 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Birchfield Community Primary School take?
Birchfield Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Birchfield Community Primary School?
Birchfield Community Primary School is in Yeovil, BA21 5RL, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Birchfield Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Birchfield Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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