Pawlett Primary School Academy
Gaunts Road, Pawlett, Bridgwater, TA6 4SBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Pawlett Primary School Academy is a primary school in Bridgwater for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. It ranks 20th of 25 primary schools in Bridgwater. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 September 2023, report published 9 October 2023
- 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 September 2023
Respect is at the heart of this school. Pupils live by the school's values of respecting themselves, others and the environment. They learn well because they listen and participate considerately. Breaktimes and the breakfast club are harmonious. Pupils mix well. They share resources and spaces and speak to one another kindly. Adults have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Pupils are clear about these expectations and understand the rules. As a result, pupils behave well. The pupil peer mentors are now using the same positive language. They are good role models and, for example, praise younger pupils for their 'wonderful walking'. Relationships are positive across the school. Pupils feel safe and trust adults to listen to them if they have a worry. Pupils and parents value the nurture and pastoral care the school provides. Parents are positive about how staff communicate with them. The school has strengthened its links with and place in the community. Pupils enjoy taking part in visits to the local church and village events. They are particularly proud of their litter picking. These experiences help to develop their understanding of being a responsible citizen.
What the school should improve
- Pupils' work is sometimes focused on completing activities rather than enabling them to learn new knowledge. This means that pupils can recall what they have done but not what they have learned. The school should continue to develop teachers' pedagogy so that pupils know more and remember more over time.
- The school does not have a clear understanding of the impact of the curriculum on pupils. As a result, it has an overly positive evaluation of what pupils know and remember. The school should develop an accurate evaluation of how well pupils are learning the intended curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
7 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
66 pupils on roll, with places for 79
Schools near Pawlett Primary School Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puriton Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| West Huntspill Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Otterhampton Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| Willowdown Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 66% met the expected standard |
| Cannington Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 71% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- PATHWAY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emma Barker
- Phone
- 01278684151
- Address
- Gaunts Road, Pawlett, Bridgwater, TA6 4SB
- Local authority
- Somerset
- URN
- 147015
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.