The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 91% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (126% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
91%
+29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
25%
+17.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 265
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- PRESTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Daniel Glentworth
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Kingfisher Drive, Houndstone, Yeovil, BA22 8FJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Kingfisher Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kingfisher Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kingfisher Primary School?
Kingfisher Primary School currently has 265 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kingfisher Primary School take?
Kingfisher Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kingfisher Primary School?
Kingfisher Primary School is in Yeovil, BA22 8FJ, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kingfisher Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kingfisher Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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