Catcott Primary School
Manor Road, Catcott, Bridgwater, TA7 9HDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Catcott Primary School is a primary school in Bridgwater for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. It ranks 15th of 25 primary schools in Bridgwater. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 March 2024, report published 2 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 March 2024
Pupils at Catcott Primary School are happy and safe. The school values of curiosity, creativity and compassion shape the whole curriculum. Outdoor learning is a favourite part of the day. Pupils relish the regular sessions they spend in the forest area learning new skills. As a result, pupils find their time in school fun and exciting, and they learn a lot. The school is ambitious for pupils to experience a high-quality education. It has markedly improved the curriculum and staff's subject knowledge so that pupils learn, remember and can do more over time. Pupils behave well in lessons and during social times. They are polite and courteous to adults and each other. Pupils live up to the school's high expectations. Bullying is rare. Staff build warm relationships with pupils. Pupils are confident that staff will sort out any worries or concerns they may have. This contributes to a harmonious atmosphere in the school. Pupils enjoy the wide and diverse range of extra-curricular activities they can attend. These include multi-sports, arts and crafts, construction and choir. Pupils develop their leadership skills through opportunities to become house captains or school councillors. These experiences help them to build their confidence.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, including reading in key stage 2, the curriculum implementation is not consistent across all classes. Consequently, pupils do not develop sufficient depth in their knowledge and skills, and their progress is slowed. The school should continue to develop staff expertise to implement the curriculum more effectively and help pupils build knowledge and skills over time.
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly enough. This leads to gaps in their knowledge and understanding. The school should continue to develop and extend the strategies it uses to work with parents to improve attendance so that pupils do not miss out on important learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
127 pupils on roll, with places for 200
Schools near Catcott Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashcott Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Kingsmoor Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Woolavington Village Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Westonzoyland Community Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Meare Village Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Hannah Lintern
- Phone
- 01278722527
- Address
- Manor Road, Catcott, Bridgwater, TA7 9HD
- Local authority
- Somerset
- URN
- 123683
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.