How many pupils does Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School have?

Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School has 231 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 May 2023).

Is Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School is part of BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School?

Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School is located at Thomas Place, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8FP.

Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School

Thomas Place, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8FP

Good

Inspected 23 May 2023

Good

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

2–11

Ages

231

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools

Type

About Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School

Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School is a free school in Wellington, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 231 pupils on roll. It is part of BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 May 2023) rated it Good. 10.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Somerset →
School Type: Free schools
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 231 / 472 (49%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 23 May 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

10.4%

Free school meals

9.7%

EAL

2.2%

SEN support

7.4%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

3.3%

Overall absence

3.3%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

8.4

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.6 vs 2023/24

27.4

Pupils per teacher

↑ +4.9 vs 2023/24

7.63

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.6 vs 2023/24

£46,337

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 25% on leadership pay

↓ −£522 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.4

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.1 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£6,538

Spend per pupil

£7,059

Income per pupil

35%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Thomas Place, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8FP
Phone: 01823795900
Head Teacher: Andrew Wootton
Website: www.ikb.bep.ac

Academy Trust

BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School?: Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School is a free school in Wellington, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School have?: Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School has 231 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 May 2023).
Is Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School is part of BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP.
Where is Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School?: Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School is located at Thomas Place, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8FP.

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