Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School
URN: 112270 • Cockermouth CA13 0PG
Overview
- Name
- Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School
- URN
- 112270
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 74.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Julia Fish (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01900829889
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dovenby, Cockermouth CA13 0PG
Summary
Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school located in Cockermouth, Cumberland, accommodating 132 pupils with a capacity of 150. The school promotes a mixed-gender environment and is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all students. The headteacher, Mrs. J. E. Fish, leads the school with a focus on academic achievement and personal development.
The school’s ethos is rooted in Christian values, aiming to nurture the mental health and well-being of its students. Bridekirk Dovenby offers a broad curriculum designed to engage and challenge pupils while supporting their individual learning needs. The school encourages community involvement and provides various opportunities for parents to engage with school activities.
Parents can access up-to-date information about school life and events through the school’s website. The school values open communication and invites parents to reach out with any queries, ensuring a collaborative approach to education and community engagement.
The school’s ethos is rooted in Christian values, aiming to nurture the mental health and well-being of its students. Bridekirk Dovenby offers a broad curriculum designed to engage and challenge pupils while supporting their individual learning needs. The school encourages community involvement and provides various opportunities for parents to engage with school activities.
Parents can access up-to-date information about school life and events through the school’s website. The school values open communication and invites parents to reach out with any queries, ensuring a collaborative approach to education and community engagement.
Useful links
- Newsletter Issue 43 October 2025 (download)
- Newsletter Issue 42 September 2025 (download)
- Newsletter Issue 44 October 2025 (download)
- Log in (other)
- Matomo cookies (other)
- PrimarySite - Outstanding School Web Sites (other)
- Tweets by bridekirkschool (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Eaglesfield Paddle CofE VA Primary School (70.2)
- Fairfield Primary School (69.2)
- Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy (65.1)
- Lorton School (65.1)
- Broughton Primary School (62.9)
Key details
- LA
- Cumberland
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 150
- Pupils
- 132
- Boys
- 74
- Girls
- 58
- FSM %
- 0.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2011-10-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 132 | 74 | 58 | 150 | 0.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 135 | 76 | 59 | 150 | 0.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 150 | 82 | 68 | 153 | 2.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 150 | 82 | 68 | 153 | 2.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 150 | 78 | 72 | 153 | 2.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 147 | 78 | 69 | 150 | 2.00 |
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