The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 94
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 25.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Mrs Laurie Davies (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
September 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Wells Road, Wookey, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1LQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Wookey Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wookey Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wookey Primary School?
Wookey Primary School currently has 94 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wookey Primary School take?
Wookey Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wookey Primary School?
Wookey Primary School is in Wells, BA5 1LQ, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wookey Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wookey Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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