Is Primrose Lane Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 14 May 2025. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 24th of 209 primary schools in Somerset. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Primrose Lane Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 69% of pupils at Primrose Lane Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Primrose Lane Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Primrose Lane Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Primrose Lane Primary School

Cunningham Road, Yeovil, BA21 5FH

Local ranking24th of 209 primary schools in Somerset

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 14 May 2025. Figures last updated 7 September 2026.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 69.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 14.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 93.0%
Writing (Expected): 79.0%
Maths (Expected): 79.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 83.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 29

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 262
Boys: 124 (49%)
Girls: 128 (51%)
Capacity: 210 (120% full)
SEND: 13.4%
FSM Eligible: 12.3%
EAL: 14.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.3%
SEN Support: 8.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.5
Budget per Pupil: £7,051/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 76.7%
White Other: 6.1%
Asian Indian: 5.3%
Black African: 3.0%
Other: 2.3%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.5%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.1%
Mixed Other: 1.1%

76.7%

White British

6.1%

White Other

5.3%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01935475693

office@plps.yacat.org

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Cunningham Road

Yeovil, South West

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Administrative

URN: 142327
UKPRN: 10053862
Establishment No.: 2017
Trust: YEOVIL AREA COMMUNITY ACADEMY TRUST

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