Priddy Primary School
Priddy, Wells, BA5 3BEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Priddy Primary School is a primary school in Wells for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 September 2018, report published 2 October 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 March 2024
The school's mission of 'Being the best that you can be' exemplifies Priddy Primary School. It promotes both the academic and broader development of pupils. The school has high expectations for all. Pupils rise to these. Pupils know the school rules of 'Be respectful, be ready, be safe'. Consequently, they feel happy and safe at school. Pupils develop character through leadership opportunities. In younger years, pupils manage the fruit and are playground leaders. Pupils further up the school can be librarians who make book recommendations. Eco-warriors improve pupils' understanding and care for the environment, such as caring for injured hedgehogs. This helps them to make tangible contributions to the school. The school offers a wide range of opportunities to develop pupils' talents. Musical theatre, art and science clubs spark interests. Pupils enjoy trips, such as to the Somerset Rural Life Museum, the pantomime and to The Wild Place to learn about deforestation and conservation. Pupils develop community spirit through performances and showcasing artwork at the Priddy Folk Festival. Parents speak highly of the support provided by the school for their children. There is a well-being action group that involves and considers the views of members of the school community.
What the school should improve
- In some wider curriculum subjects, assessment does not precisely identify what pupils know and remember. As a result, some pupils have gaps in knowledge. The school should ensure gaps in learning are assessed with precision to identify where pupils' knowledge could be developed further.
Pupil numbers and mix
44 pupils on roll, with places for 60
Schools near Priddy Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Lawrence's CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Stoberry Park School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| East Harptree Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sharon Foxall
- Phone
- 01749870354
- Address
- Priddy, Wells, BA5 3BE
- Local authority
- Somerset
- URN
- 123658
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.