Wembdon St George's Church School
74%
Capacity
309
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Wembdon St George's Church School
Wembdon St George's 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 309 pupils on roll, operating at 74% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Wembdon St George's Church School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Clare Wallace, it falls under Somerset local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9027th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 75th out of 134 in Somerset.
Wembdon St George's Church School is a popular choice with families — it received 66 applications for 35 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Wembdon St George's Church School include Sports Hall, Forest School, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Eco Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Somerset, Wembdon St George's 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 | Brantwood Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7PS |
| Headteacher | Clare Wallace |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 309 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.5% |
| School Capacity | 309 / 420 (74% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jan 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Feb 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9027th of 13,686
Nationally
870th of 1,469
In South West
75th of 134
In Somerset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
31%
'23/24
56%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed35
66
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wembdon St George's Church School
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Contact Information
Brantwood Road, Bridgwater
Somerset, TA6 7PS
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