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Hamp Academy

Somerset, TA6 6JBPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2022
KS2 Results
46%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#11,604
of 13,686 nationally

About Hamp Academy

Hamp Academy, a junior school in Somerset for pupils aged 7 to 11, was rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection in 2022, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2018. The school received Good across all four inspection categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. However, the most telling academic metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which sits at 46 per cent. This is notably below the Somerset local authority average of 59 per cent, placing the school 103rd out of 134 primary schools in the county and in the bottom half nationally. The data suggests that while the school has stabilised under headteacher Sarah Hitchings, academic attainment at the expected level remains a key challenge.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRhode Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6JB
HeadteacherSarah Hitchings
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils315
Free School Meals (FSM)50.5%
School Capacity315 / 360 (88% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Jun 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Outdoor PlaygroundLibraryICT SuiteSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballCricketDanceRoundersGymnasticsCross CountryTennis

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubFilm ClubGardeningCodingArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

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Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Source: hampacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Hamp Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.