The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 407
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 28%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Ms Beverley Alcock (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Wellington Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5EX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmUniversity Centre Somerset College Group
16 plus · 426m away
The Bridge School Sedgemoor
Pupil referral unit · 434m away
Bridgwater College Academy
All-through · Grammar · 843m away
St John and St Francis Church School
Primary · 1.2km away
Bridgwater Centre
Pupil referral unit · 1.2km away
Robert Blake School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Polden Bower School
Special school · 1.4km away
Penrose School
Special school · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Eastover Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Eastover Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Eastover Primary School?
Eastover Primary School currently has 407 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Eastover Primary School take?
Eastover Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Eastover Primary School?
Eastover Primary School is in Bridgwater, TA6 5EX, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Eastover Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Eastover Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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