West Huntspill Primary Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for West Huntspill Primary Academy.

Highbridge, TA93QE Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
45.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 53.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
3 October 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
New Road
West Huntspill
Highbridge, TA93QE

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148531
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
New Road, West Huntspill, Highbridge, TA9 3QE
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE PRIORY LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
90 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
101
Free School Meals
46.5% (47 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.2%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
28.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 103.0
2023 96.0 101.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

West Huntspill Primary Academy
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 96.0 101.0
2024 101.0 103.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+3.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
5 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
10
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
101 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.5 per year)

Up 3.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"WE Learn WE Achieve WE Flourish"

We Learn We Achieve We Flourish

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club After School Enrichment Clubs Eco Warriors

Sports

Football

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs from 8:00am each morning; cost £2.50 per child per morning (includes breakfast); bookings via Weduc App using Parent Pay; pupils are taken to classrooms for the start of the school day. After School Enrichment Clubs run daily from 3:15pm to 4:15pm, Monday to Friday; clubs cost £2.00 per session (unless managed by an outside provider); bookings via Weduc ParentPay and are booked by the term. Term 3 clubs are available to book.

SEND Provision

SEND provision follows an assess–plan–do–review cycle; SENDCo is Rachel Hine with support from the Headteacher; Learning Mentor (Mrs Loach) provides social and emotional support and can work with small groups or individuals; when needed, families and outside agencies are involved; Learning Review Meetings are held twice a year to discuss progress.

Admissions Criteria

Reception intake for September 2026; the closing date for starting school applications is 15 January 2026; information is provided for in-year transfers and moving schools; applications can be made via the school or Trust documents; links to Admission Arrangements and leaflets are available.

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