There are 18 schools in Bridgwater (excluding independent schools), including 12 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, and 2 serving sixth-form education. Bridgwater has 1 school with Pupil Referral Unit places, and 1 with places for teen mothers. There are no schools in Bridgwater under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Bridgwater
| Total Schools | 18 |
| Total Pupils | 8,264 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 19.97 |
| Median Free School Meals | 30% |
The median school in Bridgwater has 30% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 9th highest figure in Somerset. This represents about 2,000 pupils, or approximately 1 in 3 of Bridgwater's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Bridgwater is 19.97 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 105th lowest ratio in Somerset, and the 531st lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the South West region of the UK.
The 1 schools in Bridgwater operating with pupil referral units offer 75 PRU places to the local area. For teen mothers, there are at least 5 places available (data quality standards vary) from the single school providing places for teen mothers.
Primaries
12
0% Outstanding • 75% Good
Secondaries
4
0% Outstanding • 25% Good
Sixth Forms
2
0% Outstanding • 50% Good
Most of Bridgwater's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 9 schools or 75% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between low and good - about 25% and 25% of primary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 25% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Bridgwater's primary schools most commonly have a very high ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater College Academy | 3–16 yrs | 1,880 |
Requires improvement |
Low |
Low |
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| Eastover Primary School | 5–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Good |
Good |
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| Hamp Academy | 7–11 yrs | 360 |
Good |
Very low |
Good |
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| Hamp Nursery and Infants' School | 2–7 yrs | 300 |
Good |
Low |
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| Northgate Primary School | 2–11 yrs | 446 |
Good |
Very high |
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| Somerset Bridge Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Very high |
High |
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| St John and St Francis Church School | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Good |
Very high |
Church of England | |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater | 4–11 yrs | 210 | Roman Catholic | ||||
| St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School | 2–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Good |
Very high |
Church of England | |
| Wembdon St George's Church School | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Low |
Good |
Church of England | |
| Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Very low |
High |
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| Willowdown Primary School | 2–11 yrs | 420 |
Requires improvement |
Low |
Very high |
Most of Bridgwater's secondary schools have been rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted, amounting to 3 schools or 75% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between good and low - about 50% and 25% of secondary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 25% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Bridgwater's secondary schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater College Academy | 3–16 yrs | 1,880 |
Requires improvement |
Good |
Low |
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| Chilton Trinity School | 11–16 yrs | 1,050 |
Requires improvement |
Low |
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| Haygrove School | 11–16 yrs | 1,070 |
Good |
Good |
Low |
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| Robert Blake School | 11–16 yrs | 990 |
Requires improvement |
Low |
Low |
Most of Bridgwater's sixth form schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 1 school or 50% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between good and very low - about 50% and 0% of sixth form schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 50% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Bridgwater's sixth form schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater College Academy | 3–16 yrs | 1,880 |
Requires improvement |
Good |
Low |
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| Bridgwater and Taunton College | 16–99 yrs |
Good |
Most of Bridgwater's pupil referral units have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 1 school or 100% of the total. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Bridgwater's pupil referral units most commonly have a very low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge School Sedgemoor | 5–16 yrs | 75 |
Good |
Very low |
Most of Bridgwater's schools with teen mother places have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 1 school or 100% of the total. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Bridgwater's schools with teen mother places most commonly have a very low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge School Sedgemoor | 5–16 yrs | 75 |
Good |
Very low |