Willowdown Primary School

URN: 140220 • Bridgwater TA6 4FU

Overview

Name
Willowdown Primary School
URN
140220
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
FUTURA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
47.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Matthew Cave (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01278558758
Website
Visit
Address
Kings Drive, Bridgwater TA6 4FU

Summary

Willowdown Primary School is a mixed academy located in Bridgwater, Somerset, with a current enrolment of 342 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, catering to a diverse student body, including 22% of pupils eligible for free school meals. This reflects the school's ethos of promoting equality and access to quality education for all children.

The curriculum at Willowdown Primary School is designed to foster a love of learning and develop essential skills across various subjects. The school places a strong emphasis on both academic achievement and personal development, ensuring that each child is supported in reaching their full potential. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, particularly through open day events that provide opportunities to learn more about the school's offerings and values.

Willowdown Primary School aims to create a strong partnership with families, recognising the importance of collaboration in a child's education. The school’s commitment to community involvement and transparency in communication helps build trust and ensures that parents are well-informed about their child's progress and school activities. For more information, visit their website at [willowdownprimaryschool.org.uk](http://www.willowdownprimaryschool.org.uk/).

Key details

LA
Somerset
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
FUTURA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
420
Pupils
342
Boys
183
Girls
159
FSM %
22.00
Open date
2014-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-05-05
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 342 183 159 420 22.00
2024-09-11 307 169 138 420 19.50
2023-09-11 273 143 130 420 23.70
2022-09-11 273 143 130 420 23.70
2021-09-11 244 122 122 420 21.60
2020-09-11 248 116 132 420 19.50

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