Otterhampton Primary School
School Lane, Combwich, Bridgwater, TA5 2QSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Otterhampton Primary School is a primary school in Bridgwater for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. It ranks 19th of 25 primary schools in Bridgwater. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 November 2022, report published 12 December 2022
- 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 2 November 2022
Leaders expect pupils and staff to live by the OTTERS values of open mind, teamwork, thoughtfulness, excellence, resilience and safe. This makes Otterhampton a friendly and welcoming school to all. Pupils behave consistently well, both in class and at social times. This is because leaders promote an ethos of kindness. Older pupils relish playing with, and supporting, younger pupils. Pupils say that bullying is extremely rare, but that if it did happen, they would trust adults to resolve it. Leaders have placed experiences beyond the classroom at the heart of the school's work. This starts in the pre-school. Pupils visit locations such as Dunster beach to deepen their environmental knowledge. Older pupils enjoy residentials to build their character. Leaders offer pupils a wide variety of clubs, such as sewing, multi-skills and yoga. They ensure that pupils of all backgrounds attend. Pupils attend many different sporting events, such as girls' football. They appreciate these opportunities. This instils them with a sense of pride in the school. Parents speak highly of Otterhampton. One parent summed up the views of many by saying, 'The team of staff provides a safe, nurturing and positive environment in which my child can learn and grow.'
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not consistently provide pupils with tasks that deepen their thinking. As a result, pupils do not learn as much as they could. Leaders need to ensure that curriculum thinking is adapted to provide pupils with tasks that deepen their understanding further.
- Leaders do not provide pupils with enough opportunities in the curriculum to learn about different cultures. Consequently, pupils' knowledge of cultures different to their own is not as well developed as it could be. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum helps pupils to learn about different cultures in order to prepare them for life in modern Britain.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
16 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
60 pupils on roll, with places for 84
Schools near Otterhampton Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannington Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Pawlett Primary School Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Wembdon St George's Church School | 3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 44% met the expected standard |
| Stogursey Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 36% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Luce
- Phone
- 01278652487
- Address
- School Lane, Combwich, Bridgwater, TA5 2QS
- Local authority
- Somerset
- URN
- 146243
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.