Kingsmoor Primary School
Bridgwater, TA7 8PY · Somerset · primary school
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45th 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 — 5.7/10 against 3,927 of them, against 5.7/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kingsmoor Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.7 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 178 pupils against a stated capacity of 180. 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
Since the higher standard attainment is 4.0%, what specific interventions support pupils aiming for that level? How does the 2023 inspection report guide current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Kingsmoor Primary School
Overview
Kingsmoor Primary School continues to be a good school, offering an inclusive and welcoming environment where pupils are polite and courteous. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement, fostering a calm and purposeful atmosphere that supports learning and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a "warm and friendly environment" and feel safe, with bullying being rare and quickly addressed by staff.
- Leaders prioritise reading, ensuring all staff are trained in phonics and that pupils who fall behind receive rapid support to catch up.
- The mathematics curriculum is "well-structured," with staff developing mathematical vocabulary from the early years to help pupils tackle complex problems.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive precise, regularly reviewed plans and access a "broad and balanced curriculum."
- Staff value the school’s "team spirit" and appreciate how leaders consider their well-being and workload.
Areas to improve
- In some wider curriculum subjects, such as geography, pupils’ knowledge is less secure because teachers do not routinely check prior learning before introducing new topics.
- Leaders need to ensure teachers use assessment effectively across all subjects so that teaching builds on previous learning and pupils can recall knowledge successfully.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff clear about their responsibilities and skilled at spotting pupils at risk.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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