Willowdown Primary School
Willowdown Primary School is a primary school (Academy sponsor led), ages 2–11, in Bridgwater, TA6, in the Somerset council area. It has 361 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (6 January 2026): Report card: Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 5 areas. It is listed as non-selective.
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Ofsted
Report card: Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 5 areas — inspected 6 January 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Strong standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
Achievement | Expected standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Early years | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Strong standard |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 66 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 3 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 32 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 361 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 22.4% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 34.6% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 12.57% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 1.46% | 2024/25 |
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