Bridport Primary School
Bridport, DT6 3BJ · Dorset · primary school
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31st of 79 primary schools in Dorset we can score, 119 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.3/10 against 3,182 of them, against 4.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bridport Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 14.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.3 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 267 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Bridport Primary School
Overview
Bridport Primary School is described as a "happy and welcoming place" where leaders maintain "high expectations" for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The inspection confirms that the school has improved significantly since its previous rating, with pupils achieving well in many areas and behaving in a "polite and respectful" manner within a "calm and happy atmosphere."
Strengths
- The curriculum for early reading is "clearly sequenced," resulting in pupils becoming "confident and fluent readers" who enjoy the process.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they "complete the same curriculum" through adapted teaching.
- Pupils demonstrate strong personal development, understanding diversity and the "Equality Act," while taking on leadership roles such as peer mediators.
- Behaviour is well managed, with staff consistently supporting pupils who struggle, ensuring learning is "rarely disrupted."
- Trustees and trust leaders provide "effective support and challenge," while being considerate of staff workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, leaders do not "precisely identify the essential knowledge," meaning pupils do not always remember the curriculum’s content.
- Assessments in certain subjects do not adequately check how well pupils understand and remember specific knowledge, hindering their ability to build on what they know.
- The rate of absence for some pupils remains "too high," requiring continued action from leaders to improve attendance.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff being "vigilant" and record-keeping described as "thorough and appropriate."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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