North Petherton Primary School
Community schoolPrimaryAges 4–11Mixed
School Fields, North Petherton, Bridgwater, TA6 6LU
Head Teacher · Mrs Melanie Lawson
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Key facts
Pupils409Capacity 420
OfstedReport cardInspected 2 December 2025
Free school meals16.4%
Ofsted
Report card from the inspection on 2 December 2025.
- InclusionNeeds attention
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Early yearsNeeds attention
- Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
- SafeguardingMet
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Somerset council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in SomersetNearby schools for the same ages
- North Newton Community Primary School1.3 mi
- Somerset Bridge Primary School1.6 mi
- Hamp Academy1.9 mi
- Hamp Nursery and Infants' School2.0 mi
- St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School2.4 mi