Middlezoy Primary School
Bridgwater, TA7 0NZ · Somerset · primary school
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122nd 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.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 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.
Middlezoy Primary School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in February 2024. In 2023/24, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 6%.
Getting in
The published school roll is 5 pupils against a stated capacity of 85. 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 bridge the gap between the current attainment levels and national expectations? What specific interventions are in place for the 2024 cohort?
What Ofsted said about Middlezoy Primary School
Overview
Middlezoy Primary School is described as a “happy, welcoming and friendly school” where pupils “enjoy school and attend regularly.” The report highlights a strong sense of community, with parents noting the “wonderful” atmosphere and pupils thriving through a broad curriculum enriched by activities such as museum visits and residential trips.
Strengths
- Pupils “behave well” and follow values of “honesty, respect and trust,” creating an environment where they “feel safe at school.”
- The school “prioritises reading,” with a phonics programme that helps pupils develop “secure reading skills” and a “love of reading.”
- Pupils “progress well” in core subjects, producing “high-quality written work” and using knowledge to solve complex problems in mathematics.
- Targeted support ensures disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “progress well” and are “fully included in all aspects of school life.”
- Staff morale is high due to valued support for “well-being and professional development.”
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum does not “precisely identify the key building blocks of knowledge,” hindering pupils from building on prior learning.
- Assessment in some subjects is not always effective, failing to identify “gaps in their knowledge,” which means pupils “do not progress as well through the curriculum.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
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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