East Huntspill Primary School
Highbridge, TA9 3PT · Somerset · primary school
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140th 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 3,328 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5/10 among them, against 2.1/10 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 | 29.0 · 2 | 62% | 0.15 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
East Huntspill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 29.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. 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 2.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join well-being, forest school, and gardening clubs, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 95 pupils against a stated capacity of 56. 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 manage class sizes when operating significantly above its designated capacity? What specific support is provided for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? How are the forest school and gardening sessions integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about East Huntspill Primary School
Overview
East Huntspill Primary Academy is described as a “happy, welcoming and inclusive school” where pupils enjoy attending and feel safe. The report highlights a “relentless drive” to improve education quality, resulting in an “ambitious curriculum” and high expectations for pupil achievement. Pupils demonstrate polite, respectful behaviour and benefit from a calm, nurturing environment supported by caring staff relationships.
Strengths
- Pupils learn in a “calm and nurturing environment” with “caring relationships” built by staff.
- The curriculum is designed in “phases” to ensure pupils build knowledge securely, particularly in well-established subjects like history.
- Staff receive effective training, leading to “precise” support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Pupils become “confident and fluent readers quickly,” with high success rates in phonics screening checks.
- Behaviour is “well embedded,” with lessons free from low-level disruption and pupils showing positive attitudes.
Areas to improve
- Checks on pupil learning do not always accurately identify where support is needed, such as letter formation, leading to repeated errors and slower progress.
- Some pupils lack deep knowledge in subjects with recent curriculum revisions, resulting in gaps compared to well-established subjects.
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 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 29% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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