Parkfield Primary School

About Parkfield Primary School

Parkfield Primary School is a community school in Taunton, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 436 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 February 2020) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 9.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 27.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Somerset →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

436 / 420 (104%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 February 2020

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Parkfield Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4RT

Phone

01823282125

Headteacher

Gareth Jones

Website

www.parkfieldschool.co.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Parkfield Primary School?

Parkfield Primary School is a community school in Taunton, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Parkfield Primary School have?

Parkfield Primary School has 436 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Parkfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Parkfield Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 February 2020).

How does Parkfield Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

66% of pupils at Parkfield Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Parkfield Primary School?

Parkfield Primary School is located at Parkfield Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4RT.