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Willowdown Primary School
Bridgwater·South West·Academy
PrimaryAcademyAges 2–11Co-edNone
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Willowdown Primary School is a primary academy in Bridgwater, South West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Willowdown Primary School has 58% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 342 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 67.9%, 21% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 9.0%.
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At Willowdown Primary School, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
74% met the expected standard in reading and 61% in maths.
Willowdown Primary School has an overall absence rate of 9.0%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Willowdown Primary School is 67.9%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Willowdown Primary School has 342 pupils on roll.
21% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
14% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Willowdown Primary School was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Willowdown Primary School is overdue for reinspection.
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Willowdown Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
268/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
123/mo
46% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 9.3 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.9
Bus Stops
9
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Bridgwater area
2.1
Poor
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 20 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.