Primrose Lane Primary School, Yeovil
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Primrose Lane is a calm, happy school where children thrive academically and socially. The school has excellent reading and writing provision, starting with a strong foundation in Reception and building throughout the school. Staff work closely with families and provide particularly strong support for children with additional needs, with most parents extremely positive about the quality of care and education their children receive.
Key Strengths
- Broad and ambitious curriculum with careful planning to help pupils build deep understanding
- Excellent reading and writing provision, with children getting a great start in Reception
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, including careful adjustments and specialist resources
- Very positive relationships between staff and pupils, creating a culture where everyone gets along well
- Excellent personal development opportunities, including celebrations and online safety education
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear systems in place to keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club, after-school club, trips, library activities, Victory in Europe Day celebrations
Primrose Lane Primary School has successfully maintained the high standards identified at its previous outstanding inspection. The school is a calm and happy place where pupils enjoy learning and work hard with positive attitudes.
At a Glance
12.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
55 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 78% to 93%. Maths has improved from 67% to 79%. Writing has improved from 70% to 79%.
Class Sizes
29.7
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
120%
Over capacity
252 pupils
210 capacity
42 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Yeovil
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Yeovil
Admissions Demand - Somerset
Places available
6,463
Applications
5,059
Got 1st preference
95.3%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across Somerset (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.60142%
Overall absence
11.11111%
Persistent absence
189
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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