Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School
Primary · Free schools · Ages 2–11 · Wellington, Somerset
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School is a primary school in Wellington, Somerset for ages 2–11 (free schools). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 23 May 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Thomas Place, Wellington, TA21 8FP
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Somerset
- Pupils on roll
- 278 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 10.4% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.7
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 23 May 2023
Strengths
- “Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School is much loved by pupils, parents and the community.”
- “Leaders pride themselves on building an effective education for children that begins in the Nursery.”
- “Leaders know every child and family well.”
To improve
- “However, sometimes this does not happen quickly enough.”
- “At times, pupils who are ready do not progress to new learning promptly.”
- “Yet, activities and resources do not always help children to build on what they know and can do.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 6 July 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 44 first-preference applications, 44 offers in total, 44 offers to first-preference applicants.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Somerset.
- St John's Church of England Primary School 0.3 mi Good
- Beech Grove Primary School 0.5 mi Good
- Wellesley Park Primary School 0.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Rockwell Green Church of England Primary School 1.0 mi Good
- Langford Budville Church of England Primary School 2.1 mi School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
- West Buckland Primary School 2.3 mi School remains Good
- Sampford Arundel Community Primary School 2.5 mi Standards maintained
- Oake, Bradford and Nynehead VC Primary 2.8 mi Not judged