Enmore Church of England Primary School, Bridgwater
Enmore Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Bridgwater. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 26 schools in Bridgwater with published results, and 2,040th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.3 first-choice applications for every place. It was 95% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2022)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Somerset (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Enmore Church of England Primary School in detail
Enmore Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "I believe that Enmore School is a very special place and would encourage anyone interested in our school to come along and see us in action. I consider myself very fortunate to be part of such a talented and hardworking team that, with the support of Governors and parents, continues to strive for the highest possible standards."
Coming up: an open day on Monday 26 October 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Somerset
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 91% of Year 6 pupils at Enmore Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 71% in Somerset and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 85% in reading and 85% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Enmore Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 28 families put Enmore Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 57 named it as one of their preferences, for 22 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 6 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Enmore Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Enmore Church of England Primary School are Spaxton CofE Primary School (1.4 miles, Outstanding, 55% reading, 64% maths); St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School (3 miles, Good, 79% reading, 90% maths); Cannington Church of England Primary School (3.2 miles, Good, 75% reading, 79% maths); and Wembdon St George's Church School (3.3 miles, Good, 65% reading, 65% maths).
Enmore Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Spaxton CofE Primary SchoolSt Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary SchoolCannington Church of England Primary SchoolWembdon St George's Church School
Who goes there
8.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 12 pupils (8.3%) received SEN support and 3 (2.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Enmore Church of England Primary School.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Somerset (22).
Suspensions and exclusions
Enmore Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its November 2022 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
8.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 85% to 91% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 86% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.8
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
5
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Enmore Church of England Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Enmore Church of England Primary School is in Somerset; for families living there:
Apply to Somerset for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Somerset is 3 (the median across 307 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Enmore Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
143 pupils
150 places
7 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Bridgwater
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bridgwater
Across Somerset council
Places available
6,414
Applications
4,928
Got 1st preference
95.0%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Somerset council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
12
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
10.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
144
Total Pupils
69
Boys
75
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
18.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£57,545
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,349
Per pupil
£851k
Total funding
£18k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.8%
Overall absence
11.2%
Persistent absence
125
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Enmore Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Enmore Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Enmore Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 91% reached the expected standard in reading and 86% did so in maths.
What is Enmore Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Enmore Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2022.
What is the catchment area for Enmore Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Enmore Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Somerset allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Enmore Church of England Primary School?
Enmore Church of England Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 95% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Enmore Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Enmore Church of England Primary School average 28.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Enmore Church of England Primary School?
Enmore Church of England Primary School has around 144 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Enmore Church of England Primary School?
4.8% of sessions were missed at Enmore Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 11.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Enmore Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Somerset's coordinated admissions process, naming Enmore Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Enmore Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Somerset is 3 (the median across 307 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Enmore Church of England Primary School?
Enmore Church of England Primary School is at Enmore, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2DX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)