North Petherton Primary School Catchment Area
North Petherton Primary School is a community primary school in Bridgwater, Somerset , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 408 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
408
Pupils
420
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2021
North Petherton Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for North Petherton Primary School?
The catchment area for North Petherton Primary School is the geographic zone Somerset uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for North Petherton Primary School is set by Somerset and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Somerset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Somerset catchment area documents →North Petherton Primary School: 420 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity
North Petherton Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 408 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 420, Somerset's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 18.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Bridgwater.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Somerset publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Somerset Council school admissions (official) →
North Petherton Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- School Fields, North Petherton, Bridgwater, TA6 6LU
- Local authority
- Somerset
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 18.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 135830
Other Primary Schools in Bridgwater
If North Petherton Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bridgwater are the next closest alternatives.
Ashcott Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TA7 9PP
Eastover Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TA6 5EX
Hamp Nursery and Infants' School Catchment Area
Community school · TA6 6JB
Catcott Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TA7 9HD
North Newton Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TA7 0BG
Somerset Bridge Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TA6 6AH
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to North Petherton Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
Hamp Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · Bridgwater · 1.9 miles away
St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bridgwater · 2.4 miles away
Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre Catchment Area
Academy converter · Bridgwater · 2.4 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: North Petherton Primary School
What is the catchment area for North Petherton Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for North Petherton Primary School is the geographic zone Somerset uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is North Petherton Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
North Petherton Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for North Petherton Primary School? ▾
Admission to North Petherton Primary School is managed by Somerset. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does North Petherton Primary School cover? ▾
North Petherton Primary School is a primary school in Bridgwater, Somerset, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for North Petherton Primary School? ▾
North Petherton Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.