West Huntspill Primary Academy
New Road, West Huntspill, Highbridge, TA9 3QEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
West Huntspill Primary Academy is a primary school in Highbridge for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. It ranks 115th of 153 primary schools in Somerset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 October 2023, report published 15 November 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 3 October 2023
Pupils are happy to come to West Huntspill Primary Academy. They enjoy school because it is a fun place to learn. Adults have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Clear routines are in place. Most pupils need few reminders to follow them. Pupils say behaviour has improved. They show positive attitudes to learning and play well together. Relationships between pupils and adults are positive. This means pupils trust adults to keep them safe. Pupils know adults will help if they have any concerns. The school has implemented a new approach to improving attendance. This work is having a positive impact on how often pupils attend school. Pupils value having responsibilities within the school such as play leaders and parliament leaders. They enjoy a range of after-school clubs. These include gardening, mindfulness, dance and multi-sports. Most parents would recommend the school to other parents. They say the school communicates well with them and addresses any concerns they may have. The school provides curriculum information sessions and a reading café for parents. This supports parents in knowing how to read at home with their child.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum is new and not yet implemented effectively. Pupils do not build their knowledge well in these subjects. The trust needs to ensure that the curriculum for these subjects is fully implemented so that pupils know more and remember more.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
22 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
123 pupils on roll, with places for 90
Schools near West Huntspill Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchfield Church School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 29% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| St Andrew's Church Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| East Huntspill Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 29% met the expected standard |
| Burnham-On-Sea Infant School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- PATHWAY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emma Barker
- Phone
- 01278783842
- Address
- New Road, West Huntspill, Highbridge, TA9 3QE
- Local authority
- Somerset
- URN
- 148531
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.