The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2011
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 132
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 0%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mrs Julia Fish (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Dovenby, Bridekirk Dovenby School, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0PG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School?
Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School currently has 132 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School take?
Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School?
Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School is in Cockermouth, CA13 0PG, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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