Othery Village School
Othery, Bridgwater, TA7 0PXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Othery Village School is a primary school in Bridgwater for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 January 2024, report published 4 March 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 24 January 2024
Pupils enjoy attending Othery Village School. They say it is a school where they 'have a voice'. Adults know the pupils well. Relationships are respectful and positive. Pupils say that if they have any worries, adults will help them. This helps pupils to feel safe. Adults have high expectations of all pupils. From Reception Year, children respond well to these, and routines are well established. Pupils take great pride in the presentation of their work. They are enthusiastic learners and are keen to share their achievements with visitors. Pupils experience a broad and balanced curriculum. Some areas of the curriculum are still being developed. Pupils demonstrate the school vision of 'honesty, respect and trust' throughout their daily interactions with each other. This creates a harmonious and purposeful atmosphere during lessons. Pupils of all ages play well together during social times. This makes lunchtimes and breaktimes an enjoyable experience for all. Pupils enjoy opportunities to develop leadership roles. Eco-warriors and house captains fulfil their roles with enthusiasm. The democratic process supports pupils to understand the importance of fundamental British values. They are keen to make a difference to their school.
What the school should improve
- In some areas of the curriculum, the steps of learning do not routinely identify the key knowledge that pupils must learn. As a result, pupils are not sufficiently well supported to build on prior learning and deepen their knowledge. The trust must identify the key components of knowledge, skills and vocabulary that pupils must learn so they are well prepared for the next stage of their learning.
- In some subjects, assessment is not effective. This means that pupils have gaps in their knowledge. The trust needs to ensure assessment identifies what pupils know and can do and adapt the curriculum to address any gaps so that pupils know and remember more.
Pupil numbers and mix
62 pupils on roll, with places for 70
Schools near Othery Village School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlezoy Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| High Ham Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Westonzoyland Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Stoke St Gregory Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 100% met the expected standard |
| Huish Episcopi Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 93% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- PPAT EDUCATION
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Lindsay Hayward
- Phone
- 01823698464
- Address
- Othery, Bridgwater, TA7 0PX
- Local authority
- Somerset
- URN
- 148550
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.