Westonzoyland Community Primary School
Bridgwater, TA7 0EY · Somerset · primary school
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131st 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 — 2.1/10 against 2,922 of them, against 2.5/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 62% | 1.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 38% | 1.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Westonzoyland Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, 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 (2.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers Forest School trips, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 169 pupils against a stated capacity of 180. 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 Forest School trips?
What Ofsted said about Westonzoyland Community Primary School
Overview
Westonzoyland Community Primary School is described as a “friendly and welcoming” environment where pupils are happy and feel included. The inspection awarded ‘Good’ across all key judgement areas, noting that recent curriculum improvements are helping pupils learn and remember more, though these changes are not yet fully reflected in all published outcomes.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from “warm positive relationships” with staff, which helps them feel safe and develop resilience.
- The school is highly inclusive, with effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities who are “well supported to thrive”.
- Reading is taught effectively by skilled staff, fostering a “love of reading” that is shared with families through events.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils understanding online risks and showing “tolerance and respect for others”.
- Early years provision is effective, with children settling well and being “well prepared for Year 1”.
Areas to improve
- Assessment in some subjects is insufficiently developed, meaning teachers do not always check what pupils know before introducing new learning, leading to gaps in understanding.
- The approach to writing is not consistently implemented, resulting in uneven expectations for handwriting, spelling, and punctuation across the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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