The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (115% full)
- 13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 121
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- RICHARD HUISH TRUST
- Head
- Mr Cameron Mann (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
West Buckland, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9LD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend West Buckland Primary School?
West Buckland Primary School currently has 121 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Buckland Primary School take?
West Buckland Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is West Buckland Primary School?
West Buckland Primary School is in Wellington, TA21 9LD, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Buckland Primary School have a sixth form?
No, West Buckland Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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