The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 436
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Mr Gareth Jones (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Parkfield Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4RT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton
Primary · 648m away
North Town Academy
Primary · 948m away
Queen's College
Independent · 1.0km away
St George's Catholic School
Primary · 1.1km away
Silver Bridge School
Independent · 1.3km away
King's College Taunton
Independent · 1.3km away
Bishops Hull Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Parkfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Parkfield Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Parkfield Primary School?
Parkfield Primary School currently has 436 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Parkfield Primary School take?
Parkfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Parkfield Primary School?
Parkfield Primary School is in Taunton, TA1 4RT, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Parkfield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Parkfield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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