Willowdown Primary School
Primary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 2–11 · Bridgwater, Somerset
Willowdown Primary School is a primary school in Bridgwater, Somerset for ages 2–11 (academy sponsor led).
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Key facts
- Address
- Kings Drive, Bridgwater, TA6 4FU
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Somerset
- Pupils on roll
- 361 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 22.4% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 27.6
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 6 January 2026
Strengths
- “Pupils thrive in Willowdown Primary School's welcoming, learning‑focused culture.”
- “Leaders set consistently high expectations for pupils and staff, reflecting the school’s vision to 'flourish together with kindness, respect and aspiration'.”
- “Pupils enjoy their learning and feel happy in school, so most attend well.”
To improve
- “Persistent absence is also reducing, although this remains a challenge.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 10 February 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 66% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 37 first-preference applications, 42 offers in total, 37 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Somerset.
- Eastover Primary School 1.0 mi School remains Good
- St John and St Francis Church School 1.3 mi Good
- Northgate Primary School 1.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Kingsmoor Primary School 1.7 mi School remains Good
- Puriton Primary School 1.7 mi Good
- Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre 1.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Hamp Nursery and Infants' School 2.0 mi School remains Good
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater 2.0 mi Standards maintained