The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 29% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (145% full)
- 38% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
29%
-33.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 81
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 38.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- THE PRIORY LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Barker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
New Road, East Huntspill, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3PT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend East Huntspill Primary Academy?
East Huntspill Primary Academy currently has 81 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does East Huntspill Primary Academy take?
East Huntspill Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is East Huntspill Primary Academy?
East Huntspill Primary Academy is in Highbridge, TA9 3PT, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does East Huntspill Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, East Huntspill Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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