Woolavington Village Primary School
Bridgwater, TA7 8EA · Somerset · primary school
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117th 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 — 1.7/10 against 1,928 of them, against 1.9/10 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 | 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.
Woolavington Village 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 proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. 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 (1.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 175 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 steps are taken to help children reach the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Woolavington Village Primary School
Overview
Woolavington Village Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, marking an improvement from its previous ‘Requires improvement’ judgement. The report highlights a positive school culture where pupils are polite, well-mannered, and happy, supported by strong leadership and a consistent approach to behaviour. Leaders have significantly strengthened the curriculum, particularly in reading, ensuring pupils become confident and fluent readers.
Strengths
- Pupils embody the school’s vision of ‘learning, believing, achieving’ and display positive attitudes towards learning with rare low-level disruption.
- Leaders prioritise reading with a ‘well-sequenced curriculum’ for phonics, resulting in pupils who are ‘confident, fluent readers’.
- Teaching is ‘consistently strong’, with learning carefully broken down into smaller steps to support pupil recall and understanding.
- Children in the early years ‘get off to a flying start’, developing independence quickly through supportive interventions.
- Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are well supported to follow the same curriculum as their peers.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure provision for spiritual, moral, social and cultural education is ‘coherently planned and implemented’, as pupils’ knowledge of religious beliefs and cultures beyond their local community is not as strong as it could be.
- In some subjects, assessment does not identify important knowledge specifically enough; leaders must ensure the approach supports pupils to ‘know and remember more over time’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with clear policies, rigorous staff checks, and effective collaboration with external agencies ensuring pupils are safe from harm.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 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
—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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