East Brent Church of England First School
URN: 143331 • Highbridge TA9 4HZ
Overview
- Name
- East Brent Church of England First School
- URN
- 143331
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- WESSEX LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Katie Whiting (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01278760490
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Church Road, Highbridge TA9 4HZ
Summary
      East Brent Church of England First School is a mixed primary academy located in Highbridge, Somerset, with a current enrolment of 69 pupils and a capacity of 90. The school is committed to fostering a caring and supportive Christian environment where children are encouraged to develop self-confidence and a love for learning. The collaborative efforts of staff, parents, and local partners aim to benefit every child, ensuring they achieve their potential.
The school also offers a purpose-built pre-school, Little Squirrels, which provides a safe and engaging environment for children aged 2 to 4 years. The pre-school focuses on outdoor exploration and high-quality interactions to support early learning and development. Transition activities are arranged to prepare pre-school children for their move to reception, promoting continuity in their education.
East Brent C of E Academy values strong partnerships with parents and offers various funding options for eligible families. The school is dedicated to keeping parents informed about their children's progress and well-being, fostering a strong community spirit within the school.
      The school also offers a purpose-built pre-school, Little Squirrels, which provides a safe and engaging environment for children aged 2 to 4 years. The pre-school focuses on outdoor exploration and high-quality interactions to support early learning and development. Transition activities are arranged to prepare pre-school children for their move to reception, promoting continuity in their education.
East Brent C of E Academy values strong partnerships with parents and offers various funding options for eligible families. The school is dedicated to keeping parents informed about their children's progress and well-being, fostering a strong community spirit within the school.
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Key details
- LA
- Somerset
- Age range
- 2 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- WESSEX LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 90
- Pupils
- 69
- Boys
- 32
- Girls
- 37
- FSM %
- 23.30
- Open date
- 2016-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-10-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Somerset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 69 | 32 | 37 | 90 | 23.30 | 
| 2024-09-11 | 75 | 35 | 40 | 90 | 29.70 | 
| 2023-09-11 | 69 | 37 | 32 | 90 | 30.40 | 
| 2022-09-11 | 69 | 37 | 32 | 90 | 30.40 | 
| 2021-09-11 | 71 | 42 | 29 | 90 | 33.80 | 
| 2020-09-11 | 82 | 39 | 43 | 90 | 26.80 | 
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