The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% 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
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 90
- Capacity
- 62%
- FSM
- 11.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Hemingway (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Brigham, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0TU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Bridget's CofE School's Ofsted rating?
St Bridget's CofE School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Bridget's CofE School?
St Bridget's CofE School currently has 90 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Bridget's CofE School take?
St Bridget's CofE School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Bridget's CofE School?
St Bridget's CofE School is in Cockermouth, CA13 0TU, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Bridget's CofE School have a sixth form?
No, St Bridget's CofE School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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