The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 476
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Mrs Morwenna Dunstan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Good
October 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Oakfield Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7LX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHaygrove School
Secondary · Very close
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater
Primary · 624m away
Wembdon St George's Church School
Primary · 956m away
Westover Green Community School
Primary · 972m away
Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre
Primary · 972m away
Penrose School
Special school · 1.1km away
Bridgwater Centre
Pupil referral unit · 1.2km away
Hamp Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School?
St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School currently has 476 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School take?
St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School?
St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School is in Bridgwater, TA6 7LX, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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