The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp 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)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 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
- 424
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mr James Tibbles (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
September 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Conyngham Lane, Bridge, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 5JX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School?
Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School currently has 424 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School take?
Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School?
Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School is in Canterbury, CT4 5JX, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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