The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 413
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 28.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Mr Kevin Bryant (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Stockmoor Drive, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6AH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHamp Nursery and Infants' School
Primary · 987m away
Hamp Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Polden Bower School
Special school · 1.0km away
Robert Blake School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Penrose School
Special school · 1.7km away
The Bridge School Sedgemoor
Pupil referral unit · 1.7km away
Bridgwater Centre
Pupil referral unit · 1.8km away
Westover Green Community School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Somerset Bridge Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Somerset Bridge Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Somerset Bridge Primary School?
Somerset Bridge Primary School currently has 413 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Somerset Bridge Primary School take?
Somerset Bridge Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Somerset Bridge Primary School?
Somerset Bridge Primary School is in Bridgwater, TA6 6AH, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Somerset Bridge Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Somerset Bridge Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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