SchoolScoresSt John and St Francis Church School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
Westonzoyland Road, Bridgwater, TA6 5BP
01278 456918 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 May 2022.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
61 pupils in this year group.
56% — about the same as the Somerset average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 56% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 72% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 61% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 74% | 70% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
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 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 79 |
| Of those, offered a place | 59 (75%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 112 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.3
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 12th highest of 28 state primary schools in Bridgwater. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.8% | 20.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 28 state primary schools in Bridgwater. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 28 state primary schools in Bridgwater. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.1% | 12.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 28 state primary schools in Bridgwater. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.8% | 12.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Bridgwater. Lower than 72% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Bridgwater. Lower than 74% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.9% | 12.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 23rd lowest of 28 state primary schools in Bridgwater. Lower than 12% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.3 | 3.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 22nd lowest of 28 state primary schools in Bridgwater. Lower than 17% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.24% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 27 state primary schools in Bridgwater. Higher than 92% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.2 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 28 state primary schools in Bridgwater. Higher than 92% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.0 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 15th highest of 22 state primary schools in Bridgwater. Higher than 28% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 6.9% | 15.7%* | 14.4%* |
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; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Eastover Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hamp Nursery and Infants' School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023
- Somerset Bridge Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Northgate Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Willowdown Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hamp Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Voluntary Controlled CofE Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wembdon St George's Church School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St John and St Francis Church School's Ofsted rating?
St John and St Francis Church School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 May 2022.
How did St John and St Francis Church School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points below the England average of 62%.
Is St John and St Francis Church School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 79 families put St John and St Francis Church School as their first choice for 60 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 59 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 139338.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.