Kingfisher Primary School, Yeovil
Kingfisher Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Yeovil, part of Ppat Education. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 4th-highest of the 17 schools in Yeovil with published results, and 941st of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.4 first-choice applications for every place. It was 51% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2019)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Somerset (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Kingfisher Primary School in detail
Kingfisher Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "I am delighted to welcome you to our wonderful school, which is part of PPAT Education. Our aim is to provide the highest academic standards in a safe and caring environment, where our children will develop a love of learning to last throughout their lives."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include multi-sports, dance, drama and choir.
The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 91% of Year 6 pupils at Kingfisher Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 94% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 71% in Somerset and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (93% in reading, 90% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Kingfisher Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 43 families put Kingfisher Primary School as their first choice and 91 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.4 first choices for every place. 13 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Kingfisher Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Kingfisher Primary School are Preston CofE Primary School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 97% reading, 97% maths); All Saints Church School (1.4 miles, Good, 84% reading, 75% maths); Holy Trinity Church School (1.6 miles, Outstanding, 74% reading, 79% maths); and Oaklands Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 74% reading, 84% maths).
Kingfisher Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Preston CofE Primary SchoolAll Saints Church SchoolHoly Trinity Church SchoolOaklands Primary School
The trust
Kingfisher Primary School is one of 15 schools run by Ppat Education, an academy trust.
What parents say
69 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Kingfisher Primary School (as of September 2025): 94% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 85% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that pupils behave well (96%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (85%).
Who goes there
10.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 14 pupils (5.3%) received SEN support and 9 (3.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station, about 3 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Montacute Road (s-bound), 70 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Kingfisher Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 7th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 61 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Somerset (22), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Kingfisher Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Kingfisher Primary School are Preston School Academy (1.1 miles) and Westfield Academy (1.5 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Kingfisher Primary provides outstanding educational opportunities where children feel safe, happy and cared for. Teachers inspire learning through expert subject knowledge, and the school gives pupils active roles in school leadership that build their confidence and sense of citizenship. Every child receives excellent support to achieve academically and develop into well-rounded individuals prepared for their next stage of learning.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional, well-designed curriculum from Nursery to Year 6 with sequential knowledge building
- Highly effective teaching with expert use of subject knowledge to inspire pupils
- Strong focus on reading with early intervention to support struggling readers
- Extensive personal development opportunities including leadership roles, trips, and careers activities
- Excellent pupil behaviour and high attendance rates with proactive family support
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with school maintaining an open, positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
football, choir, school council, digital leaders, well-being champions, arts council, careers activities, enterprise opportunities, Downing Street visit, tree council meeting
Kingfisher Primary School has successfully maintained the high standards it achieved at its previous outstanding inspection. Pupils flourish academically and personally, achieving exceptionally well with exemplary behaviour and high attendance.
At a Glance
10.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
69 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 91% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 90% to 94% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 94% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.9
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
8
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Kingfisher Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Kingfisher Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Kingfisher Primary School is in Somerset; for families living there:
Apply to Somerset for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 6
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 5 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Somerset is 3 (the median across 307 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Kingfisher Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
51%
Available places
213 pupils
420 places
207 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Yeovil
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Yeovil
Across Somerset council
Places available
6,414
Applications
4,928
Got 1st preference
95.0%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Somerset council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
14
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
8.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
265
Total Pupils
124
Boys
141
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
24.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,317
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,033
Per pupil
£1178k
Total funding
£38k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.9%
Overall absence
4.8%
Persistent absence
186
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Kingfisher Primary School
Questions parents ask about Kingfisher Primary School
What are SATs results like at Kingfisher Primary School?
Of the pupils at Kingfisher Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 91% reached the expected standard in reading and 94% did so in maths.
What is Kingfisher Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kingfisher Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2019, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Kingfisher Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Kingfisher Primary School is oversubscribed, Somerset allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Kingfisher Primary School?
Kingfisher Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 51% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Kingfisher Primary School?
Classes at Kingfisher Primary School average 30.9 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Kingfisher Primary School?
Kingfisher Primary School has around 265 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Kingfisher Primary School?
3.9% of sessions were missed at Kingfisher Primary School in 2024/25. 4.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Kingfisher Primary School?
Apply through Somerset's coordinated admissions process, naming Kingfisher Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Kingfisher Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 5 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Somerset is 3 (the median across 307 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Kingfisher Primary School?
Kingfisher Primary School is at Kingfisher Drive, Houndstone, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8FJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)