Primrose Lane Primary School, Yeovil
Primrose Lane Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Yeovil, part of Yeovil Area Community Academy Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 17 schools in Yeovil with published results, and 3,012th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2019)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
Primrose Lane Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at Primrose Lane Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 71% in Somerset and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 78% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Primrose Lane Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 34 families put Primrose Lane Primary School as their first choice and 59 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 4 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Primrose Lane Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Primrose Lane Primary School are Birchfield Community Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 69% reading, 75% maths); Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy (1 mile); St. Michael's Academy (1.1 miles, Good, 78% reading, 81% maths); and Trent Young's CofE Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths).
Primrose Lane Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Birchfield Community Primary SchoolPen Mill Infant and Nursery AcademySt. Michael's AcademyTrent Young's CofE Primary School
The trust
Primrose Lane Primary School is one of 3 schools run by Yeovil Area Community Academy Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
55 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Primrose Lane Primary School (as of September 2025): 86% would recommend the school, 89% say their child is happy there and 40% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (89%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (40%).
Who goes there
10.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 18 pupils (7.1%) received SEN support and 12 (4.8%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.
Staffing
Primrose Lane Primary School had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Drake Road (sw-bound), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 93 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting 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
Primrose Lane Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
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; DfE school workforce census; 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 · 1 year agoThis judgement is from July 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 May 2025 inspection report.
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
10.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
55 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 improved from 78% to 93% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 67% to 79% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 70% to 79% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.1
Avg class size
28.7
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Primrose Lane Primary School.
- Premier Wraparound @ PrimroseAt the school · Not yet graded
- Premier Holiday Clubs @ Birchfield910m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Primrose Lane Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Primrose Lane 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)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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 Primrose Lane Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
208 pupils
210 places
2 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
18
SEN Support
12
EHC Plans
11.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
252
Total Pupils
124
Boys
128
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
19.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,356
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,406
Per pupil
£1252k
Total funding
£36k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.6%
Overall absence
11.1%
Persistent absence
189
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
Primrose Lane Primary School
Questions parents ask about Primrose Lane Primary School
What are SATs results like at Primrose Lane Primary School?
Of the pupils at Primrose Lane Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 93% reached the expected standard in reading and 79% did so in maths.
What is Primrose Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Primrose Lane Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2019, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Primrose Lane Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Primrose Lane 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 Primrose Lane Primary School?
Primrose Lane Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Primrose Lane Primary School?
Classes at Primrose Lane Primary School average 29.1 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Primrose Lane Primary School?
Primrose Lane Primary School has around 252 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Primrose Lane Primary School?
4.6% of sessions were missed at Primrose Lane Primary School in 2024/25. 11.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Primrose Lane Primary School?
Apply through Somerset's coordinated admissions process, naming Primrose Lane 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.
Does Primrose Lane Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Premier Wraparound @ Primrose (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Primrose Lane Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Somerset is 3 (the median across 307 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Primrose Lane Primary School?
Primrose Lane Primary School is at Cunningham Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5FH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)