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St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
Oakfield Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7LX, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.0 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
476
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
113%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 72% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 31% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 88% recommending the school. However, only 7% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for growth in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (112 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child feels safe
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
My child is happy
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
School keeps me informed
90%
My child makes good progress
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
Progress is communicated
85%
Behaviour is good
80%
School supports development
76%
School has high expectations
74%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.2%
White Other3.6%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Other0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Location
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51.12403, -3.02618 · TA6 7LX
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN123784
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.stmarysbridgwater.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2019.
Is St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School a good school?
St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School scores 67.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School?
Based on 112 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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