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Parkfield Primary School

Somerset, TA1 4RTPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2025
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
65 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#6,310
of 13,686 nationally

About Parkfield Primary School

If you're a parent considering Parkfield Primary School, the feedback from other families is remarkably strong. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, every single one of the 128 respondents said they would recommend the school. That's a 100% recommend rate, which is an unusually high vote of confidence. Digging into the detail, 88% strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 85% strongly agreed that their child feels safe. The school is also clearly popular: for the 2025/26 admissions round, it received 144 applications for just 60 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.4 applicants per place. Of those, 65 families put it as their first preference, and 59 of those were offered a spot. This combination of near-universal parental satisfaction and strong local demand suggests a school that is genuinely meeting the needs of its community.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressParkfield Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4RT
HeadteacherGareth Jones
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils436
Free School Meals (FSM)11.2%
School Capacity436 / 420 (104% full)

The full report on this school

What 128 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, 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
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 May 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (14 May 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 8 Mar 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Forest SchoolICT SuiteLibraryMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

AthleticsGymnasticsDanceSwimmingCricketTennisCross Country

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessBook ClubArt ClubFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:50-08:50

After-school care

15:30-18:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Parkfield Primary School

Parkfield 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.