Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School
URN: 147842 • Wellington TA21 8FP
Overview
- Name
- Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School
- URN
- 147842
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew Wootton (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01823795900
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Thomas Place, Wellington TA21 8FP
Summary
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School, located in Wellington, Somerset, is a mixed free school with a current enrolment of 231 pupils. The school is dedicated to creating a child-centred environment that promotes individual achievement, belonging, and participation. Under the leadership of Headteacher Andrew Wootton, who joined in September 2024, the school emphasizes the development of key attributes such as positivity, engagement, responsibility, respect, resilience, and a willingness to face challenges.
The curriculum at IKB is broad and experiential, designed to support each child's academic and personal growth. The school prioritises high academic standards while fostering a creative and ethical approach to learning. Staff maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning, ensuring that all children are encouraged to excel, regardless of their starting point.
Safety and well-being are paramount at IKB, with robust safeguarding policies in place. The school works closely with parents and external agencies to ensure a secure and nurturing environment, allowing students to focus on their learning and development as responsible global citizens.
The curriculum at IKB is broad and experiential, designed to support each child's academic and personal growth. The school prioritises high academic standards while fostering a creative and ethical approach to learning. Staff maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning, ensuring that all children are encouraged to excel, regardless of their starting point.
Safety and well-being are paramount at IKB, with robust safeguarding policies in place. The school works closely with parents and external agencies to ensure a secure and nurturing environment, allowing students to focus on their learning and development as responsible global citizens.
Useful links
- www.ikb.bep.ac (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Wellesley Park Primary School (64.5)
- Stawley Primary School (62.2)
- Beech Grove Primary School (61.9)
- West Buckland Community Primary School (61.6)
- West Buckland Primary School (60.4)
Key details
- LA
- Somerset
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 472
- Pupils
- 231
- Boys
- 115
- Girls
- 116
- FSM %
- 9.60
- Open date
- 2020-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Somerset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 231 | 115 | 116 | 472 | 9.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 180 | 85 | 95 | 472 | 13.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 119 | 58 | 61 | 472 | 14.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 119 | 58 | 61 | 472 | 14.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 46 | 25 | 21 | 472 | 16.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 472 |
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