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North Petherton Primary School Committed to Ongoing Improvement Following Ofsted Review

Saturday, March 21, 2026 ofsted education improvement primary leadership curriculum inclusion attendance wellbeing achievement

North Petherton Primary School near Bridgwater has reaffirmed its dedication to continuous improvement after a recent Ofsted inspection highlighted areas needing attention. The report acknowledges the school is recovering from a period of leadership instability which has affected the pace of progress but notes decisive actions are now being taken to improve education quality for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disadvantaged backgrounds. The inspection, published earlier this month, identified five key areas requiring focus: achievement, curriculum, early years provision, inclusion, and leadership and governance.