Parklands Educate Together Primary

About Parklands Educate Together Primary

For parents weighing up Parklands Educate Together Primary, the early signals are encouraging. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 77 applications for 51 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.51, and 47 of those applications were first-preference choices. That level of demand suggests a solid local reputation, even if the school doesn’t have the Ofsted Outstanding rating that some nearby primaries hold. The most recent graded inspection, in January 2023, rated the school Good across all five categories — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — so parents can expect a consistent, well-run environment. With 361 pupils on roll against a capacity of 450, there is still some headroom, but the oversubscription means applying early is wise, especially for families outside the immediate catchment.

Academically, the picture is more mixed. At Key Stage 2 in 2023/24, 43% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — well below the North Somerset local authority average of 61%. This places Parklands 52nd out of 57 primaries in the area, putting it in the bottom half of local schools. Looking at individual subjects, reading fared best with 63% at expected standard and 17% at the higher standard; writing saw 73% at expected but only 17% at higher; maths was weaker, with 50% at expected and 10% at higher. Average scaled scores were 103 for reading and 101 for maths, both slightly above the national baseline of 100. The school’s national ranking, based on the combined expected standard, places it in the bottom 50% of all primaries, so parents focused on strong academic outcomes may want to compare with higher-performing local options.

On the practical side, Parklands offers a decent range of facilities including a gymnasium, sports hall, ICT suite, music rooms, art studios and a forest school, plus clubs covering drama, science, choir and film. Sports provision includes football, rounders, cricket, swimming, dance and tennis. The school has a nursery for three-year-olds, which can be a helpful entry point. SEND support is in place for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication needs. With 18.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a fairly diverse intake. For families who value a broad, inclusive primary with strong parent demand and a Good Ofsted rating, Parklands is a solid local choice — but those prioritising top-tier academic results should look at the Outstanding-rated Haywood Village Academy, about 2.8 km away.

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