St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Oakfield Road Bridgwater Somerset TA6 7LX |
| Phone | 01278422691 |
| Reference Number | 123784 |
St Mary’s Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School is a welcoming and supportive environment where pupils, parents, and staff feel valued. The school has established strong connections with the local community and offers a broad range of enriching activities that engage pupils. With effective leadership, the school provides a quality education, particularly strong in reading, writing, and mathematics, preparing pupils well for future stages in their education. However, some areas of the curriculum, specifically in history, science, and religious education, need further development to enhance pupils' overall learning experience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 476 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.04%
Girls: 44.96% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 30 | 59 |
| 2 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
| 3 | 30 | 26 | 56 |
| 4 | 33 | 30 | 63 |
| 5 | 34 | 28 | 62 |
| 6 | 38 | 23 | 61 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.2% |
| White, Other | 3.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Oct 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 05 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 Oct 2019 | School inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2018 | Short inspection |
| 11 Sep 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 29 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Supportive and caring school environment
- Effective leadership and management
- Strong focus on teaching reading, writing, and mathematics
- Pupils are enthusiastic and engaged in learning
- Good relationships between staff and pupils
- Involvement in community activities
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum development needed in history, science, and religious education
- Some support for pupils with SEND is not well planned
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.5 | ||
| Writing | -1.2 | ||
| Maths | -4.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 32 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 19 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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Hamp Academy
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Eastover Primary School
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Pawlett Primary School Academy
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Kingsmoor Primary School
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University Centre Somerset College Group
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Bridgwater College Academy
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2.02 miles |
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