The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 408
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 18.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Mrs Melanie Lawson (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Fields, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6LU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend North Petherton Primary School?
North Petherton Primary School currently has 408 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does North Petherton Primary School take?
North Petherton Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is North Petherton Primary School?
North Petherton Primary School is in Bridgwater, TA6 6LU, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does North Petherton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, North Petherton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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