St John and St Francis Church School
95%
Capacity
413
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St John and St Francis Church School
St John and St Francis Church School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Somerset community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 413 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 436 places).
Ofsted has rated St John and St Francis Church School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tamar Warner, it falls under Somerset local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6648th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 58th out of 134 in Somerset.
St John and St Francis Church School is a popular choice with families — it received 99 applications for 59 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 57 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John and St Francis Church School include ICT Suite, Forest School, Library, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Athletics, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Art Club, Gardening, Drama and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.3%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Somerset, St John and St Francis Church 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Westonzoyland Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5BP |
| Headteacher | Tamar Warner |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 413 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.3% |
| School Capacity | 413 / 436 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6648th of 13,686
Nationally
624th of 1,469
In South West
58th of 134
In Somerset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
63%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
99
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
57 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St John and St Francis Church School
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Contact Information
Westonzoyland Road, Bridgwater
Somerset, TA6 5BP
Journey to School
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