Classpot

Coxley Primary School

Somerset, BA5 1RDPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Apr 2026
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
9 1st-choice / 10 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Coxley Primary School

Coxley Primary School is a small state primary in Somerset with just 68 pupils, and its headline metrics tell a story of a school that is struggling to keep pace with local averages. The most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated the school as Requires Improvement overall, a significant drop from its previous Good rating in 2013. While the local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment sits at 59, Coxley's own results are not provided in the data, but the Ofsted breakdown offers a clearer picture: the quality of education and leadership and management were both judged to require improvement, while early years provision, personal development, and behaviour and attitudes were all rated Good. This mixed profile means that for parents comparing against the LA average, Coxley is not currently matching the typical performance of Somerset primary schools, though it does have areas of strength.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHarters Hill Lane, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1RD
HeadteacherHayley Hamblin
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils68
Free School Meals (FSM)17.6%
School Capacity68 / 70 (97% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
See an example
One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Jul 2023
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

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

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About Coxley Primary School

Coxley Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.