Othery Village School
67%
Capacity
47
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Othery Village School
Othery Village School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Somerset community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 47 pupils on roll, operating at 67% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Othery Village School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lindsay Hayward, it falls under Somerset local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 967th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 134 in Somerset.
Othery Village School is a popular choice with families — it received 8 applications for 5 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 4 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Other Difficulty/Disability. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Othery Village School include Library, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Playing Fields.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Football, Dance, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Gardening, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Somerset, Othery Village School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0PX |
| Headteacher | Lindsay Hayward |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 47 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.1% |
| School Capacity | 47 / 70 (67% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (83%)
967th of 13,686
Nationally
73rd of 1,469
In South West
11th of 134
In Somerset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
83%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
4Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed5
8
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
4 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bridgwater
Somerset, TA7 0PX
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