Hamp Nursery and Infants' School
Hamp Nursery and Infants School, Rhode Lane, Bridgwater, TA6 6JBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hamp Nursery and Infants' School is a primary school in Bridgwater for ages 2 to 7. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 March 2013, report published 28 March 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 April 2023
The care and support pupils receive at Hamp Nursery and Infants' School make a positive difference in their lives. Pupils enjoy school, and they are safe and happy. This is a school 'where every child matters'. Parents and carers are positive about their children's experiences at school. They value the regular communication they have with staff. Skilled adults help children in the early years to develop their speech and language well. Children gain much of their essential knowledge and skills through play. They learn to share, take turns and play well together. Right from the start, children are taught the importance of friendship. Pupils say we should be 'kind to everyone'. Pupils experience a wide range of enrichment opportunities. They look forward to the many clubs and regular outdoor learning sessions. This helps develop pupils' talents and interests. Pupils particularly enjoy singing and Rainbow Time. They are proud to take on roles of responsibility, such as school councillors. Staff work with parents to help children reach their potential. Pupils learn about life beyond the school gates through carefully planned visits. They are enthusiastic learners and are well prepared for the next stage of their education.
What the school should improve
- The wider curriculum is new. Some pupils have gaps in their knowledge of some wider curriculum subjects. They cannot recall essential knowledge in these subjects as well. This limits their ability to build and learn new knowledge efficiently. Leaders need to ensure that pupils secure and articulate their subject knowledge effectively and to the same standard in all areas of the curriculum.
Pupil numbers and mix
234 pupils on roll, with places for 180
Schools near Hamp Nursery and Infants' School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamp Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
| Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre | 0.6 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 59% met the expected standard |
| Somerset Bridge Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Northgate Primary School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 79% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Mary Weatherburn
- Phone
- 01278422012
- Address
- Hamp Nursery and Infants School, Rhode Lane, Bridgwater, TA6 6JB
- Local authority
- Somerset
- URN
- 123681
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.