Is Walliscote Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 7 July 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard and three at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 51st of 62 primary schools in North Somerset. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Walliscote Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 49% of pupils at Walliscote Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Walliscote Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Walliscote 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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Walliscote Primary School

Walliscote Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1UY

Local ranking51st of 62 primary schools in North Somerset

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Primary

Phase

315

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 7 July 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 7 July 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Needs attention
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 49.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 60.0%
Writing (Expected): 80.0%
Maths (Expected): 63.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 71.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 102.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 102.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 35

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 306
Boys: 157 (57%)
Girls: 118 (43%)
Capacity: 315 (87% full)
SEND: 15.4%
FSM Eligible: 32.7%
EAL: 56.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.9%
SEN Support: 11.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 13.8
Budget per Pupil: £6,049/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 7.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 21.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 38.9%
White Other: 23.5%
Asian Other: 14.1%
Asian Indian: 9.5%
Black African: 7.5%
Mixed Other: 2.3%
Asian Bangladeshi: 1.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.3%

38.9%

White British

23.5%

White Other

14.1%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01934621954

office@walliscote.extendlearning.org

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Walliscote Road

Weston-super-Mare, South West

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Administrative

URN: 144922
UKPRN: 10065060
Establishment No.: 2316
Trust: EXTEND LEARNING ACADEMIES NETWORK

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