Catcott Primary School
Bridgwater, TA7 9HD · Somerset · primary school
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100th 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 4,195 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5/10 among them, against 2.8/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| 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.
Catcott Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5 out of 10 among them, against 2.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join OPAL and Wilderness Warriors clubs, receive cycling proficiency training, and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 127 pupils against a stated capacity of 200. 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 to move from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities do Wilderness Warriors involve during the term?
What Ofsted said about Catcott Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Catcott Primary School are described as "happy and safe," benefiting from a curriculum shaped by values of "curiosity, creativity and compassion." The inspection found that the school provides a high-quality education where pupils "learn, remember and can do more over time," supported by staff who build "warm relationships" and maintain high behavioural expectations.
Strengths
- Early years provision is "well-thought-out," ensuring children are "ready for Year 1" through positive relationships and effective learning promotion.
- Early reading is prioritised with a "logical order" of phonics and matched books, helping pupils develop fluency and become "capable readers."
- In most subjects, teaching helps pupils "build on what they already know," allowing them to tackle "increasingly complex concepts" and progress well.
- The writing curriculum has been strengthened, with staff now possessing the necessary subject knowledge to teach writing effectively.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "learn well" due to precise individual plans and appropriate adaptations.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum implementation in some subjects, including reading in key stage 2, is not consistent across all classes, slowing progress and limiting depth of knowledge.
- Some pupils do not attend regularly enough, leading to gaps in knowledge; the school must extend strategies to improve attendance and reduce persistent absenteeism.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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