Dovenby, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 0PG
10 simple reasons to choose Bridekirk Dovenby Church of England Primary School
State primary school (voluntary controlled) in Cockermouth.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Very small school, with less than one class per year (combined year groups).
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Bridekirk Dovenby Church of England Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in Cockermouth and one of the 2 best independent or state primaries within 10 miles.
On average, 28 pupils per class and 22.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 7% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Christian social morality. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
In the top 16% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2011.
Find another school near Bridekirk Dovenby Church of England Primary School
State Primary Schools
Derwent Vale Primary School and Nursery (4.5 miles); Distington Community School (9.5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Lime House School (21.5 miles); Austin Friars (25.6 miles).
State Senior Schools
Keswick School (13.7 miles); The Nelson Thomlinson School (14.7 miles); West Lakes Academy (18.2 miles).