SchoolScoresEast Brent CofE First School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 9 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of WESSEX LEARNING TRUST
Church Road, East Brent, Highbridge, TA9 4HZ
01278 760490 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 5 December 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 18 March 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
30 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Highbridge comparisons use the 5 of its 6 state primary schools with comparable results. The other one has no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Highbridge | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Highbridge. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 98% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Highbridge. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Highbridge. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 90% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 18 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Highbridge. Higher than 86% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 83% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Highbridge. Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 43%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Highbridge figures pool parents at the Highbridge schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Somerset. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 13 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 13 |
| Of those, offered a place | 13 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 27 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 6 state primary schools in Highbridge. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.4% | 20.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 6 state primary schools in Highbridge. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 6 state primary schools in Highbridge. Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 12.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools in Highbridge. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 12.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 6 state primary schools in Highbridge. Lower than 63% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 6 state primary schools in Highbridge. Lower than 68% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.9% | 12.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 6 state primary schools in Highbridge. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 6 state primary schools in Highbridge. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 6th highest of 6 state primary schools in Highbridge. Higher than 13% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.4 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 6 state primary schools in Highbridge. Higher than 10% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.0 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.
Nearby primary schools
- Brent Knoll CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lympsham CofE Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2025
- Burnham-On-Sea Infant School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion)
- Berrow Church Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy 2.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- St Andrew's Church Junior School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is East Brent CofE First School's Ofsted rating?
East Brent CofE First School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 December 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 18 March 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Would parents recommend East Brent CofE First School?
97% of the 30 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend East Brent CofE First School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is East Brent CofE First School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 13 families put East Brent CofE First School as their first choice for 13 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 13 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143331.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.