Catcott Primary School, Bridgwater

In its own words: "1 - in a school community where our Golden Rules and Values make all children feel welcomed, valued, and respected. 2 - with a teaching and learning culture of high expectations for all children and adults, ensuring a strong, broad and balanced curriculum."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Catcott Primary School is a hidden gem, nestled at the foot of the Polden Hills and serving all villages in the local area. We have a stunning environment, with access to Forest School, Opal play and lots of opportunities to learn from nature."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Catcott Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 71% in Somerset and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 73% in reading and 73% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 23 families put Catcott Primary School as their first choice and 33 named it as one of their preferences, for 24 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Catcott Primary School are Ashcott Primary School (2.8 miles, Good, 67% reading, 83% maths); Kingsmoor Primary School (3.2 miles, Good, 80% reading, 88% maths); Woolavington Village Primary School (3.3 miles, Good, 53% reading, 67% maths); and Westonzoyland Community Primary School (3.7 miles, Good, 58% reading, 65% maths).

Catcott Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

19 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Catcott Primary School (as of September 2025): 90% would recommend the school, 90% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (90%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).

11.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

Catcott Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Catcott Primary School.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Demand Responsive Area (drt), 70 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often burglary, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Somerset (22).

In 2024/25, Catcott Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 4.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.