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Banwell Primary School

North Somerset, BS29 6DBPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2017
KS2 Results
50%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
18 1st-choice / 19 places
Ranking
#10,533
of 13,686 nationally

About Banwell Primary School

Banwell Primary School is a small state primary in North Somerset, currently teaching 127 pupils against a capacity of 210, which means it is operating at just over 60% of its potential size. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 18. 9%, noticeably higher than the national average of around 23% but still a significant minority within the school. Despite the spare capacity, the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 31 applications for 19 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1. 63, and all 18 first-preference applicants were offered a place. This suggests a local reputation that draws families from the immediate area, even if the school is not yet full overall. The intake is mixed, with no religious character, and the headteacher is Roxanne Simpson, who has been in post since at least the most recent Ofsted inspection.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWest Street, Banwell, North Somerset, BS29 6DB
HeadteacherRoxanne Simpson
Local AuthorityNorth Somerset
Number of Pupils127
Free School Meals (FSM)18.9%
School Capacity127 / 210 (60% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Dec 2017
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 24 Apr 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:30

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: banwellprimaryschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Banwell Primary School

Banwell Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.