Hamp Academy

About Hamp Academy

Hamp Academy is an academy sponsor led in Bridgwater, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 315 pupils on roll. It is part of BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 June 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 48.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 24.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Somerset →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 7–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

315 / 360 (88%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

22 June 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Rhode Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6JB

Phone

01278424600

Headteacher

Sarah Hitchings

Website

www.hampacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hamp Academy?

Hamp Academy is an academy sponsor led in Bridgwater, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 7–11.

How many pupils does Hamp Academy have?

Hamp Academy has 315 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Hamp Academy's Ofsted rating?

Hamp Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 June 2022).

How does Hamp Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

49% of pupils at Hamp Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Hamp Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Hamp Academy is part of BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE TRUST.

Where is Hamp Academy?

Hamp Academy is located at Rhode Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6JB.