St Bridget's CofE School
Cockermouth, CA13 0TU · Cumberland · primary school
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84th of 119 primary schools in Cumberland we can score, 145 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,223 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.4/10 among them, against 1.3/10 nationally. 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Bridget's CofE School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.4 out of 10 among them, against 1.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join St Bridget's Kids Club and the Breakfast Club, with sports including swimming, cricket, and dance.
Getting in
The published school roll is 82 pupils against a stated capacity of 145. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve reading and writing outcomes?
What Ofsted said about St Bridget's CofE School
Overview
St Bridget's CofE School continues to be a good school, providing a calm and happy environment where pupils are polite and have respectful relationships with staff. The school maintains high expectations for achievement, with most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieving well. Leaders provide effective support and challenge, ensuring that pupils’ welfare and wider development remain a priority.
Strengths
- Pupils contribute to a "calm environment" and develop confidence through leadership roles and outdoor activities that foster resilience.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" with clear links between subjects, helping pupils develop understanding across the board.
- Reading is prioritised effectively, with staff ensuring books are "well matched to the sounds that they already know" to support fluent readers.
- Staff have "strong subject knowledge" and accurately identify the additional needs of pupils with SEND, enabling them to learn alongside peers.
- The governing body provides "effective support and challenge," ensuring leaders prioritise pupils’ achievement and welfare.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the school has not set out detailed knowledge, meaning some pupils do not develop the "depth of understanding that they should."
- Staff do not always address pupil misconceptions "quickly enough," causing some to move on to new learning before they are ready.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 13% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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
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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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