How Somerset Primary Schools Are Performing Since the Covid-19 Pandemic Monday, September 15, 2025 somerset education keystage2 covid19 pandemic assessment reading writing maths performance Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, Somerset’s primary school pupils have faced challenges in recovering their reading, writing, and maths skills to pre-pandemic levels. In the 2024/25 academic year, only 56% of … Read More
Thousands of Kids to Receive Free Books in Major Reading Festival Initiative Wednesday, August 27, 2025 reading children books literature festival bath education authors donations community Thousands of schoolchildren across the South West are set to receive free books through an exciting new initiative designed to ignite a love of reading and ensure every child experiences the magic of owning a book. The Bath … Read More
Somerset’s Summer Reading Challenge Inspires Kids to Explore Nature and Books Friday, August 1, 2025 somerset reading children books nature libraries challenge storygarden dapoadeola thereadingagency Children across Somerset are being encouraged to dive into the world of stories and nature as the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge kicks off in local libraries. Now in its 26th year, the challenge invites children aged four to … Read More
Ofsted Commends Taunton’s Parkfield Primary for Excellence and Compassion Monday, July 14, 2025 ofsted education primary curriculum reading send taunton leadership inclusion wellbeing Parkfield Primary School in Taunton has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence, earning high praise from Ofsted following a recent ungraded inspection in May. The inspection confirmed that the school has … Read More
Ofsted Applauds Taunton’s Parkfield Primary for Excellence and Community Spirit Monday, July 14, 2025 ofsted education primaryschool taunton curriculum inclusion reading leadership behaviour community Parkfield Primary School in Taunton has once again demonstrated excellence in education, earning high praise from Ofsted inspectors during their recent two-day ungraded inspection. The report highlights the school’s … Read More
Pupils Thrive in Spaxton CofE Primary: A Calm School with a Big Heart and Outstanding Results Wednesday, May 28, 2025 education ofsted spaxton primary leadership curriculum send reading safeguarding somerset Spaxton CofE Primary School, nestled in the rural village of Spaxton, Somerset, has impressed Ofsted with its warm, focused learning environment and strong academic achievements. With just 47 pupils aged four to 11, spread … Read More