Wookey Primary School
URN: 123669 • Wells BA5 1LQ
Overview
- Name
- Wookey Primary School
- URN
- 123669
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Laurie Davies (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01749673650
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wells Road, Wells BA5 1LQ
Summary
Wookey Primary School is a community school located in Wells, Somerset, with a current enrolment of 94 pupils and a capacity of 105. Established in 1844, the school has a rich history and has undergone significant refurbishments to provide modern facilities while retaining its original character. The school features two main classrooms, additional teaching spaces, a library, and extensive outdoor areas that include playgrounds and exercise equipment.
The school’s ethos centres on fostering resilience, independence, respect, and engagement among students. Wookey Primary aims to create a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically, mentally, and physically. The curriculum is designed to promote these core values, encouraging students to develop a love for learning and become active citizens.
Community involvement is highly valued at Wookey Primary, with parents playing an integral role in supporting school activities and fundraising through the Wookey School Association. The school prioritises the wellbeing of its students, believing that happy children are better learners, and actively seeks to incorporate their interests and strengths into the educational experience.
The school’s ethos centres on fostering resilience, independence, respect, and engagement among students. Wookey Primary aims to create a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically, mentally, and physically. The curriculum is designed to promote these core values, encouraging students to develop a love for learning and become active citizens.
Community involvement is highly valued at Wookey Primary, with parents playing an integral role in supporting school activities and fundraising through the Wookey School Association. The school prioritises the wellbeing of its students, believing that happy children are better learners, and actively seeks to incorporate their interests and strengths into the educational experience.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 94 | 46 | 48 | 105 | 25.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 97 | 47 | 50 | 105 | 27.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 107 | 51 | 56 | 105 | 21.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 107 | 51 | 56 | 105 | 21.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 87 | 47 | 40 | 100 | 14.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 91 | 47 | 44 | 100 | 12.10 |
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