St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School, Bridgwater

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St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School

Oakfield Road, Bridgwater, TA6 7LX

A Good-rated primary school in Bridgwater where 72% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Voluntary controlled school

Church of England

Pupils

476

Ages

2-11

FSM

8.3%

Capacity

420

Ofsted

Good

Oct 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

79.0%

Writing

87.0%

Maths

90.0%

RWM Combined

72.0%

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About St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School

St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Bridgwater, Somerset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 112 responses), 88% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 72% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 476 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Oakfield Road, Bridgwater, TA6 7LX | More schools in Somerset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jan 2025 — Standards maintained
Oct 2019 — Good
Sept 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School

What is St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.

What do parents say about St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 112 responses): 88% of parents would recommend St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School.

What are St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School's latest exam results?

St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 72% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School located?

St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Bridgwater, Somerset (TA6 7LX).

How many pupils attend St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School?

St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School has around 476 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School with other schools?

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