Puriton Primary School is a primary school in Bridgwater, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Puriton Primary School currently has around 191 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.7% boys and 49.7% girls. Around 5.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Rowlands Rise, Bridgwater, TA7 8BT |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Somerset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Jacqueline Keir-Bucknall |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 123694 |
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 191 |
| Number of Boys: | 95 |
| Number of Girls: | 95 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
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| Puriton Primary School Rowlands Rise , Puriton TA7 8BT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Puriton Primary School Rowlands Rise , Puriton TA7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolavington Village Primary School Higher Road , Woolavington TA7 8EA | 3out of 4 | 2,648 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolavington Village Primary School Higher Road , Woolavington TA7 8EA | - not rated | 2,648 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowdown Primary School Kings Drive , TA6 4FU | 2out of 4 | 2,973 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.