Kingfisher Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Kingfisher Drive, Houndstone, Yeovil, BA22 8FJOpen in maps

Kingfisher Primary School is a primary school in Yeovil for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. It ranks 2nd of 17 primary schools in Yeovil. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 8 May 2019, report published 13 June 2019

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 December 2024

Pupils flourish at Kingfisher Primary School. They are happy and meet the school's high expectations for their academic achievement and personal development. Pupils achieve exceptionally well. They have a thirst for learning and a firm resolution to embrace the school's motto and 'be the best that they can be'. They are prepared superbly well for the next stage of their learning. Pupils are excited to come to school. This is reflected in their high attendance. Their conduct is exemplary. Pupils treat each other with great care and consideration. They are committed to looking after each other and understand their shared responsibility to make the school a happy place for all. Pupils take pride in their work. In lessons, pupils listen exceptionally well to their teachers. Pupils play a highly active role in their school. They take on leadership roles such as school councillors, digital leaders and well-being champions. Through opportunities such as these, pupils learn that they can make things happen. For example, members of the arts council arranged and hosted an art exhibition in the local community centre. This has helped to build their confidence and a sense of citizenship.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

32 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths91%

91%, 29 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths25%

25%, 17 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score109

109, 3 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score111

111, 6 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

265 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals10.2%

10.2%, 16.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language15.5%

15.5%, 6.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support5.3%

5.3%, 9.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.4%

3.4%, 2.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Kingfisher Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Preston CofE Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Outstanding93% met the expected standard
All Saints Church School1 mileOfsted: Good75% met the expected standard
Holy Trinity Church School2 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding65% met the expected standard
Oaklands Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good61% met the expected standard
Chilthorne Domer Church School2 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standard59% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
PPAT EDUCATION
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Jack Green
Phone
01935472730
Website
kingfisherschool.org
Address
Kingfisher Drive, Houndstone, Yeovil, BA22 8FJ
Local authority
Somerset
URN
142326

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.