Stogursey Church of England Primary School
Bridgwater, TA5 1PR · Somerset · primary school
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153rd 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 — 0.4/10 against 2,439 of them, against 0.7/10 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 | 36.0 · 6 | 40% | 0.22 |
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.18 |
| 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.
Stogursey Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 36.0% 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%. 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 (0.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 64 pupils against a stated capacity of 90. 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 activities take place during the after-school club? How does the new Ofsted framework affect the current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Stogursey Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders are addressing significant challenges following a period of high staff turnover. While pupils feel safe and benefit from a strong personal development programme, academic outcomes in reading, writing, and mathematics remain "well below the national average." Leaders have implemented new strategies to improve teaching and attendance, but it is "too early to see the full impact" of these changes on pupil achievement.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- The personal development programme is a strength, offering a "wide range of opportunities" that nurture pupils’ interests and broaden their understanding of the world.
- Pupils are "polite, kind and welcoming," contributing to a "calm and orderly" environment that supports learning.
- Leaders place a "clear focus on attendance," working closely with families to remove barriers, which is beginning to improve regular attendance.
- Staff build "warm, caring relationships," ensuring pupils feel happy, safe, and develop a strong sense of belonging.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure pupils secure essential knowledge and skills in writing, spelling, and mathematical fluency to close existing gaps.
- Staff need to adapt the curriculum more effectively to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they progress from their starting points.
- Leaders and governors should monitor the impact of their improvement actions with "greater rigour" to tackle weaknesses in the curriculum and pupil achievement.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 39% |
| 2023/24 | 29% |
| 2024/25 | 36% |
| 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
—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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