The short version
Below-average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 66
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 12.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Claire Luce (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
School Lane, Combwich, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2QS
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Otterhampton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Otterhampton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Otterhampton Primary School?
Otterhampton Primary School currently has 66 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Otterhampton Primary School take?
Otterhampton Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Otterhampton Primary School?
Otterhampton Primary School is in Bridgwater, TA5 2QS, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Otterhampton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Otterhampton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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