Schools in Bridgwater
There are 36 schools in Bridgwater on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 28 primary and 4 secondary schools, under Somerset local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Bridgwater (28)
- Ashcott Primary SchoolCommunity school · TA7 9PP
- Cannington Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · TA5 2HP
- Catcott Primary SchoolCommunity school · TA7 9HD
- Eastover Primary SchoolCommunity school · TA6 5EX
- Enmore Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · TA5 2DX
- Hamp AcademyAcademy sponsor led · TA6 6JB
- Hamp Nursery and Infants' SchoolCommunity school · TA6 6JB
- Kingsmoor Primary SchoolCommunity school · TA7 8PY
- Middlezoy Primary SchoolAcademy converter · TA7 0NZ
- Nether Stowey Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · TA5 1NX
- North Newton Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · TA7 0BG
- North Petherton Primary SchoolCommunity school · TA6 6LU
- Northgate Primary SchoolFree schools · TA6 3EU
- Othery Village SchoolAcademy converter · TA7 0PX
- Otterhampton Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · TA5 2QS
- Pawlett Primary School AcademyAcademy sponsor led · TA6 4SB
- Puriton Primary SchoolAcademy converter · TA7 8BT
- Somerset Bridge Primary SchoolCommunity school · TA6 6AH
- Spaxton CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter · TA5 1BS
- St John and St Francis Church SchoolAcademy sponsor led · TA6 5BP
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, BridgwaterAcademy converter · TA6 7EE
- St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · TA6 7LX
- Stogursey Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · TA5 1PR
- Wembdon St George's Church SchoolAcademy sponsor led · TA6 7PS
- Westonzoyland Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · TA7 0EY
- Westover Green Community School and Autism CentreAcademy converter · TA6 7HB
- Willowdown Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · TA6 4FU
- Woolavington Village Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · TA7 8EA
Secondary schools in Bridgwater (4)
- Brymore AcademyAcademy sponsor led · TA5 2NB
- Chilton Trinity SchoolAcademy converter · TA6 3JA
- Haygrove SchoolAcademy converter · TA6 7HW
- Robert Blake SchoolFoundation school · TA6 6AW
All-through schools in Bridgwater (1)
- Bridgwater College AcademyAcademy sponsor led · TA6 4QY
Sixth form / 16-plus in Bridgwater (1)
- University Centre Somerset College GroupFurther education · TA6 4PZ
Other phases in Bridgwater (2)
- Inaura SchoolOther independent special school · TA7 0RB
- Polden Bower SchoolFoundation special school · TA6 4GU
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Bridgwater?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 36 open schools with a Bridgwater address (as of 5 June 2026), including 28 primary and 4 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Bridgwater guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Bridgwater?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.