Which is the best primary school in Bridgwater?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Northgate Primary School ranks first of 26 ranked primary schools in Bridgwater, with 79% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Bridgwater ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Bridgwater?

26 primary schools in Bridgwater published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Bridgwater, ranked

The 26 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Northgate Primary School
Free schools

7%

higher standard

79%

expected standard
2
Puriton Primary School
Academy converter

7%

higher standard

79%

expected standard
3
Somerset Bridge Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
4
St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

7%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
5
Kingsmoor Primary School
Community school

4%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
6
Cannington Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

8%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
7
North Petherton Primary School
Community school

5%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
8
Enmore Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

14%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
9
Eastover Primary School
Community school

2%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
10
Willowdown Primary School
Academy sponsor led

3%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
11
North Newton Community Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
12
Catcott Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
13
Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre
Academy converter

5%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
14
Pawlett Primary School Academy
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
15
St John and St Francis Church School
Academy sponsor led

5%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
16
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater
Academy converter

12%

higher standard

54%

expected standard
17
Nether Stowey Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
18
Woolavington Village Primary School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
19
Westonzoyland Community Primary School
Community school

4%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
20
Ashcott Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
21
Hamp Academy
Academy sponsor led

1%

higher standard

49%

expected standard
22
Otterhampton Primary School
Academy sponsor led

6%

higher standard

44%

expected standard
23
Wembdon St George's Church School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

44%

expected standard
24
Spaxton CofE Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

36%

expected standard
25
Stogursey Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

36%

expected standard
26
Bridgwater College Academy
Academy sponsor led

4%

higher standard

25%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Bridgwater?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Northgate Primary School ranks first of 26 ranked primary schools in Bridgwater, with 79% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Bridgwater ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Bridgwater?: 26 primary schools in Bridgwater published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.