The short version
Average SATs results. 81% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 342
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 22%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- FUTURA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Katie Sharp (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
September 2025 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection
May 2023 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2017 | Full Inspection
Location
Kings Drive, Bridgwater, TA6 4FU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBridgwater College Academy
All-through · Grammar · 1.2km away
University Centre Somerset College Group
16 plus · 1.4km away
Eastover Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Chilton Trinity School
Secondary · 2.0km away
St John and St Francis Church School
Primary · 2.0km away
The Bridge School Sedgemoor
Pupil referral unit · 2.1km away
Bridgwater Centre
Pupil referral unit · 2.8km away
Westover Green Community School
Primary · 3.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Willowdown Primary School a selective school?
No. Willowdown Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Willowdown Primary School?
Willowdown Primary School currently has 342 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Willowdown Primary School take?
Willowdown Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Willowdown Primary School?
Willowdown Primary School is in Bridgwater, TA6 4FU, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Willowdown Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Willowdown Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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