St Bridget's Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | St Bridget's Lane Egremont Cumbria CA22 2BD |
| Phone | 01946820320 |
| Reference Number | 112348 |
St Bridget’s Catholic Primary School is performing well overall, with a consistent 'Good' grade across all inspected areas. The school fosters a positive and inclusive environment where pupils feel proud and safe. Relationships among students and staff are respectful, contributing to students' enjoyment and engagement in learning. The curriculum is broad and well-developed, allowing pupils to build knowledge effectively, though there are minor gaps in how the early years' curriculum aligns with future learning needs. This inspection marks the school's first routine evaluation since the pandemic, and it has been noted that the school has adapted well in various domains despite those challenges.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 206 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.37%
Girls: 45.63% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 23.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| 2 | 12 | 11 | 23 |
| 3 | 8 | 10 | 18 |
| 4 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| 5 | 14 | 7 | 21 |
| 6 | 18 | 8 | 26 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.9% |
| Unclassified | 3.9% |
| White, Other | 2.9% |
| Indian | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 05 Dec 2017 | Short inspection |
| 06 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Apr 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Apr 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Positive and respectful relationships among pupils and staff.
- Well-structured curriculum enabling effective knowledge building.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs.
- High expectations for all pupils' achievements.
- Active engagement with the local community and diverse experiences for pupils.
- Effective phonics program promoting reading skills.
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of clarity in assessing early years' curriculum effectiveness in some subjects.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 108 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.7 | ||
| Writing | -1.1 | ||
| Maths | 2.4 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 17 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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Frizington Nursery School
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West Lakes Academy
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