The short version
Average SATs results. 80% 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
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)
103
-2.0 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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 344
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 21.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Somerset
- Trust
- EXTEND LEARNING ACADEMIES NETWORK
- Head
- Mrs Roxanne Simpson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Meadow Drive, Locking, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 8BB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Locking Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Locking Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Locking Primary School?
Locking Primary School currently has 344 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Locking Primary School take?
Locking Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Locking Primary School?
Locking Primary School is in Weston-Super-Mare, BS24 8BB, in the North Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Locking Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Locking Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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