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Wincanton Primary School

Station Road, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9EL

Good

Inspected 11 February 2020

Good
Ofsted
55%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
396
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Wincanton Primary School

Wincanton Primary School is a community school in Wincanton, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 396 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 February 2020) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 19.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7% 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
396 / 420 (94%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
11 February 2020

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

19.8%
Free school meals
7%
EAL
2.8%
SEN support
8.8%
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.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

55%
Expected standard (RWM)
10%
Higher standard (RWM)
106
Avg reading score
105
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.0%
Overall absence
13.7%
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.

17.72
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24
22.3
Pupils per teacher
↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24
17.56
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24
£44,223
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 10% on leadership pay
↓ −£393 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
1.8
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +0.4 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.

£6,424
Spend per pupil
£6,271
Income per pupil
42%
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
Station Road, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9EL
Phone
0196332132
Headteacher
Graeme Wilson

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Wincanton Primary School?
Wincanton Primary School is a community school in Wincanton, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Wincanton Primary School have?
Wincanton Primary School has 396 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Wincanton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wincanton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 February 2020).
How does Wincanton Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
55% of pupils at Wincanton Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Wincanton Primary School?
Wincanton Primary School is located at Station Road, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9EL.

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