The short version
Below-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 39% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
39%
-23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 54 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 369
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 34.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Mrs Susan Brewer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
September 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Shakespeare Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2JA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTaunton Deane Partnership College
Pupil referral unit · Very close
Blackbrook Primary School
Primary · 514m away
Richard Huish College
16 plus · 860m away
Minerva Primary School
Primary · 972m away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Bishop Fox's Community School
Secondary · 1.0km away
King's College Taunton
Independent · 1.1km away
Silver Bridge School
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holway Park Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holway Park Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holway Park Community Primary School?
Holway Park Community Primary School currently has 369 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holway Park Community Primary School take?
Holway Park Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holway Park Community Primary School?
Holway Park Community Primary School is in Taunton, TA1 2JA, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holway Park Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Holway Park 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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