Priddy Primary School

About Priddy Primary School

Priddy Primary School is a small state primary in Somerset, with just 39 pupils on roll against a capacity of 60, meaning it is running at about two-thirds full. That spare capacity is notable given the local demand: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received six applications for its single Reception place, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of six to one. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 28.2%, which is significantly higher than the national primary average of around 23% and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and takes children from age four to eleven, with no nursery or sixth form provision. Its headteacher is Sharon Foxall.

Academically, Priddy’s most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024 confirmed it remains Good overall, with leadership and management also rated Good. The previous graded inspection in 2018 had given it the same overall rating, while an earlier 2009 inspection had rated it Outstanding. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 50% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is below the Somerset local authority average of 59%. However, individual subject scores were stronger: 90% reached the expected standard in reading, 70% in writing and 70% in maths. The average scaled scores were 105 in reading and 102 in maths, both above the national benchmark of 100. No pupils achieved the higher standard across all three subjects, though 10% did so in each of reading, writing and maths individually. The school ranks 91st out of 134 primaries in Somerset on the combined expected standard measure, placing it in the bottom half of the local authority.

The school offers a range of facilities including a gymnasium, playing fields, a sensory room, an ICT suite and a chapel. Sports provision covers athletics, football, netball and rounders, while clubs include drama, science club, choir, chess, gardening and art club. SEND support is in place for pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication needs. With its small roll and high FSM rate, Priddy is likely to suit families looking for a close-knit, inclusive village school where individual attention is possible, though the academic outcomes are mixed compared with the local average. The oversubscription for Reception suggests it is a popular choice locally, but the overall spare capacity means there may be places available in other year groups for families moving into the area.

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