The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (125% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
11% 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 9 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
- 262
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- YEOVIL AREA COMMUNITY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Annie Sherrard (Headteacher)
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
Cunningham Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5FH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBirchfield Community Primary School
Primary · 814m away
Fairmead School
Special school · 1.2km away
Bucklers Mead Community School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Buckler's Mead School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Fiveways Special School
Special school · 1.3km away
St. Michael's Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Milford Junior School
Primary · 1.9km away
Milford Infants' School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Primrose Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Primrose Lane Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Primrose Lane Primary School?
Primrose Lane Primary School currently has 262 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Primrose Lane Primary School take?
Primrose Lane Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Primrose Lane Primary School?
Primrose Lane Primary School is in Yeovil, BA21 5FH, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Primrose Lane Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Primrose Lane Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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