Hamp Academy
Bridgwater, TA6 6JB · Somerset · primary school
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116th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.2/10 against 1,269 of them, against 1.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 49.0 · 17 | 40% | 0.69 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 1.0 · 21 | 25% | 0.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hamp Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 1.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 307 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 interventions are in place for the 1.0% who reach the higher standard? How has the teaching approach changed since the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Hamp Academy
Overview
Hamp Academy is described as having a “calm and orderly atmosphere” where pupils are “respectful and polite” and enjoy learning in a “caring environment.” Leaders have designed a curriculum that enables pupils to “aim high and learn well,” with a strong focus on personal development and effective support for those with additional needs.
Strengths
- The school fosters an inclusive culture where pupils “talk knowledgeably about important issues, such as diversity and equality” and challenge discrimination.
- The reading programme is effective, with youngest pupils successfully decoding words and developing fluency through well-matched books.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities “achieve well” due to tailored support and full inclusion in the curriculum.
- Staff feel “well supported” and appreciate how leaders consider workload, while governors provide “effective support and challenge.”
- Behaviour is high quality; “bullying is rare” and staff deal with reported problems quickly.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure a “well-sequenced curriculum in all subjects” so pupils build on prior learning, particularly in foundation subjects like geography and history where progress is less secure.
- Assessment systems need development in some subjects to check what pupils know and remember, preventing gaps in knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff being “vigilant of safeguarding risks” and acting quickly to provide support to pupils and families in need.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 49% |
| 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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