North Newton Community Primary School
Bridgwater, TA7 0BG · Somerset · primary school
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82nd 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 4,152 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5/10 among them, against 3.4/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| 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.
North Newton Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5 out of 10 among them, against 3.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access climbing, high ropes, orienteering, swimming, rock scrambling, lunchtime dance, and 4 square, alongside an outward bound residential trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 93 pupils against a stated capacity of 100. 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 aiming for the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading?
What Ofsted said about North Newton Community Primary School
Overview
North Newton Community Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy and feel safe. Leaders have high expectations, resulting in pupils becoming confident readers and mathematicians who enjoy their learning. The school has strengthened early reading and mathematics, though the curriculum in other subjects is still being refined.
Strengths
- Pupils are happy, with caring staff who know them well and keep them safe.
- Early reading is strong, with clear routines and phonics training helping pupils read with confidence.
- Mathematics teaching focuses on core skills and vocabulary, building pupils’ fluency and reasoning.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Behaviour is calm and orderly, with pupils describing a supportive environment where ‘people look after each other’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue to refine the new curriculum to identify key concepts, as pupils sometimes struggle to recall important knowledge.
- Leaders must ensure regular monitoring of the curriculum in a few subjects to guarantee pupils are effectively deepening their knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders giving a high priority to keeping pupils safe and maintaining good relationships with outside agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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