Nether Stowey Church of England Primary School
Bridgwater, TA5 1NX · Somerset · primary school
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115th 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 4,190 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9/10 among them, against 1.9/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| 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.
Nether Stowey Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% 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 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9 out of 10 among them, against 1.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 144 pupils against a stated capacity of 189. 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 core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help children reach the higher standard in reading and maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap between its results and the national median?
What Ofsted said about Nether Stowey Church of England Primary School
Overview
Nether Stowey Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "happy, safe and welcoming" environment where pupils feel a strong sense of pride. Leaders have established a "well-sequenced curriculum" that is rigorously checked, ensuring staff are confident and supported in its implementation. The school benefits from strong community links and high parental confidence, with governors who are "knowledgeable, passionate and committed."
Strengths
- Pupils display "positive attitudes to learning," are "inquisitive and engaged," and co-operate well in group tasks.
- Leaders place a "high priority on reading," implementing a new approach that ensures children get off to a "flying start in phonics" and learn to read quickly.
- The curriculum is carefully considered, with staff adapting it to meet the needs of mixed-age classes and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Pupils develop independence through clubs and residentials, and demonstrate clear views on equality, stating that "everyone is treated equally regardless of gender, race or background."
Areas to improve
- Teachers’ expectations of what pupils can learn are not always high enough, meaning pupils are not consistently challenged to "deepen or extend their thinking."
- Leaders need to ensure teachers take into account what pupils can already do and provide tasks that are closely matched to deepen knowledge, as some pupils find their work "too easy."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders creating a culture of "It could happen here" and taking "clear, decisive action" in response to concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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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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