Ashcott Primary School
Bridgwater, TA7 9PP · Somerset · primary school
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120th of 156 primary schools in Somerset we can score, 219 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,143 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7/10 among them, against 1.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ashcott Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7 out of 10 among them, against 1.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Photography Club, the School Choir, and take lessons in guitar, ukulele, clarinet, keyboard, and percussion. The school also stages Nativity Productions and Summer Plays.
Getting in
The published school roll is 117 pupils against a stated capacity of 128. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment towards the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Ashcott Primary School
Overview
Ashcott Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school is described as a true community institution with a "welcoming, kind and nurturing culture" where pupils feel safe and are proud of their achievements. Leaders and staff demonstrate clear passion and dedication to securing the best outcomes for pupils.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "successful and ambitious," particularly in English and mathematics, with reading placed "at the heart of the curriculum."
- Pupils benefit from a strong sense of community, including a successful "buddy system" and active pupil council, fostering responsibility and harmony.
- Staff foster pupil ambition and achieve high standards in reading, writing, and number fluency, with effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Governors provide "effective challenge and support," and the school shares its expertise, such as in reading, with other institutions.
- An extensive enrichment offer and extra-curricular clubs enhance the curriculum and foster pupils’ talents and interests.
Areas to improve
- Some subjects in the wider curriculum are not as well embedded as others, with insufficient checks to ensure pupils have secure prior learning.
- There is not a fully shared approach to expectations of pupils’ behaviour for learning, leading to a lack of clarity for pupils about what is required to be successful learners.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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