Somerset Bridge 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.
Somerset Bridge Primary School currently has around 413 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54% boys and 46% girls. Around 28.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (69.2%). other white pupils make up about 21.1%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Stockmoor Drive, Bridgwater, TA6 6AH |
| Website: | www.somersetbridge.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01278422100 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Somerset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Kevin Bryant |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 123695 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 413 |
| Number of Boys: | 223 |
| Number of Girls: | 190 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 69.20% | 286 |
| Other White | 21.10% | 87 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 1.50% | 6 |
| Indian | 1.20% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 0.70% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.70% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.70% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 2 |
| African | 0.50% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Bridge Primary School Stockmoor Drive , TA6 6AH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamp Nursery and Infants' School Hamp Nursery and Infants School, Rhode Lane , TA6 6JB | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamp Community Junior School Rhode Lane , TA6 6JB | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamp Academy Rhode Lane , TA6 6JB | 3out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westover Green Community School Westover Green , TA6 7HB | - not rated | 2,120 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Blake School Hamp Avenue , TA6 6AW | 2out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haygrove School Durleigh Road , TA6 7HW | - not rated | 2,356 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haygrove School Durleigh Road , TA6 7HW | 3out of 4 | 2,356 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Bridgwater Community School Parkway , TA6 4QY | - not rated | 2,780 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Centre Somerset College Group Bath Road , TA6 4PZ | - not rated | 2,491 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater College Academy Parkway , TA6 4QY | 2out of 4 | 2,780 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polden Bower School Bower Lane , TA6 4GU | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penrose School Albert Street , TA6 7ET | - not rated | 1,843 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Sedgemoor Westonzoyland Road , TA6 5HT | 3out of 4 | 1,877 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Key Stage 2 Pupil Referral Unit Albert Street , Friarn Centre TA6 3RD | - not rated | 1,878 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgwater Key Stage 3 Centre Albert Street , TA6 3RG | - not rated | 1,900 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.