Wembdon St George's Church School
Bridgwater, TA6 7PS · Somerset · primary school
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148th 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 4,203 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.4/10 among them, against 1.1/10 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 | 44.0 · 12 | 40% | 0.47 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.21 |
| 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.
Wembdon St George's Church School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.4 out of 10 among them, against 1.1 out of 10 nationally. The school was inspected 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 a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 294 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 steps are taken to help children reach the higher standard in reading, writing and maths? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Wembdon St George's Church School
Overview
The report describes a school with a "nurturing and compassionate ethos" where pupils feel safe and behave well. However, significant staffing instability has led to inconsistent teaching quality, resulting in too many pupils lacking essential knowledge in writing and mathematics.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively managed.
- Attendance is in line with the national average, with persistent absence dropping due to "tenacious work" by leaders.
- The environment is "typically calm and orderly," with staff developing "warm relationships" with pupils.
- Early years provision is strong, with children building "trusting relationships" and receiving effective phonics support.
- Pupils benefit from a well-considered PSHE programme that promotes mental health and resilience.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers are supported to teach the curriculum consistently well and maintain high expectations.
- Pupils need to secure essential knowledge in writing, including addressing historic gaps in spelling and grammar.
- Leaders should strengthen relationships with staff and parents to ensure a shared vision for improvement.
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 | 31% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| 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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