Dovenby, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 0PG
10 reasons to choose Bridekirk Dovenby Church of England Primary School
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Bridekirk Dovenby Church of England Primary School has a Schoolsmith Score® of 71. It is one of the best state primary schools in Cockermouth and one of the 2 best independent or state primaries within 10 miles.
School fundamentals
Bridekirk Dovenby Church of England Primary School is a state primary school for boys and girls (60%/40%) between the ages of 4 and 11 years. It is a Church of England voluntary controlled faith school. Though Ofsted no longer makes an an overall effectiveness judgement, its graded judgements imply a Good rating for the school in its last (2025) inspection.
Average class size
Bridekirk Dovenby Church of England Primary School has five mixed-age classes and an average class size of 26 pupils.
Exam results
Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that Bridekirk Dovenby Church of England Primary School ranks in the top 7% of schools in the country by attainment. By the same measure, progress score rank the school in the top 16% of schools.
The Bridekirk Dovenby Church of England Primary School curriculum
School curriculum emphasises Christian social morality and also includes PSHE, French. There is topic-based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers, outdoor learning for all year groups and residential trips from Year 2.
Specialist teaching
Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with some peripatetic and specialist teaching.
Sport at Bridekirk Dovenby Church of England Primary School
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Mark Gold Award.
The Arts at Bridekirk Dovenby Church of England Primary School
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.
Wraparound care
Out of school hours care from 7.30am to 5.30pm.
Find another school near Bridekirk Dovenby Church of England Primary School
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