North Petherton Primary School
North Petherton Primary School is a primary school (Community school), ages 4–11, in Bridgwater, TA6, run by Somerset council. It has 409 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (2 December 2025): Report card: Expected standard in 2 areas, Needs attention in 5 areas.
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Ofsted
Report card: Expected standard in 2 areas, Needs attention in 5 areas — inspected 2 December 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Needs attention |
Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
Achievement | Needs attention |
Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Early years | Needs attention |
Leadership and governance | Needs attention |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 69 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 5 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 55 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 409 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 16.4% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 8.3% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 12.01% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.21% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
Other schools in the same council and phase. Ordered by distance where coordinates are available, then by name; locations may be postcode centres.
- North Newton Community Primary School
- Somerset Bridge Primary School
- Hamp Academy
- Hamp Nursery and Infants' School
- St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
- Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater
- St John and St Francis Church School