The short version
Below-average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
12% 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 291
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 29.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Mr Mark Lunn (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
July 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Crowcombe Road, Wellsprings Primary School, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7NF
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Wellsprings Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wellsprings Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wellsprings Primary School?
Wellsprings Primary School currently has 291 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wellsprings Primary School take?
Wellsprings Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wellsprings Primary School?
Wellsprings Primary School is in Taunton, TA2 7NF, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wellsprings Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wellsprings Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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