Woolavington Village Primary School
Higher Road, Woolavington, Bridgwater, TA7 8EAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Woolavington Village Primary School is a primary school in Bridgwater for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. It ranks 22nd of 25 primary schools in Bridgwater. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 September 2022, report published 9 November 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 14 September 2022
Pupils at Woolavington Village Primary School embody the school's vision of 'learning, believing, achieving'. They are polite and well mannered. For example, pupils hold doors open for adults and their peers. Leaders ensure that there is a consistent approach to managing behaviour, which is understood by everyone. Therefore, low-level disruption to lessons is rare and most pupils have positive attitudes towards learning. Pupils enjoy receiving rewards for what they have done well. Staff and pupils are clear that bullying can happen in school. They say it is now uncommon and resolved quickly. Pupils say they have 'really good teachers' to solve any problems or worries they have. As a result, pupils are happy and this helps them to feel safe. Staff offer many extra-curricular clubs and visits that link directly to the curriculum. For example, pupils visited a local university and visitors talk about different careers. Pupils value these opportunities and many attend more than one club. They also take on some responsibilities within the school, such as being part of the school council or contributing to the 'green agenda'. Pupils enjoy learning in their forest school area and outdoor classroom.
What the school should improve
- A small minority of areas within the personal development curriculum are not considered well enough. As a result, pupils do not know as much as they could about how people might live beyond their local community. Their knowledge of different religious beliefs and cultures is not as strong as it could be. Leaders should ensure that provision for pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural education is coherently planned and implemented.
- In some subjects, assessment does not identify specifically enough the important knowledge that pupils need to know. This means that sometimes pupils do not build on what they already know or practise what they have learned. Leaders should ensure that the school approach to assessment supports pupils to know and remember more over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
175 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Woolavington Village Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsmoor Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Puriton Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| East Huntspill Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 29% met the expected standard |
| Willowdown Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 66% met the expected standard |
| Pawlett Primary School Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- FUTURA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Headteacher Georgina Maclennan
- Phone
- 01278683267
- Address
- Higher Road, Woolavington, Bridgwater, TA7 8EA
- Local authority
- Somerset
- URN
- 140408
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.