Bridport Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | St Andrew's Road Bridport Dorset DT6 3BJ |
| Phone | 01308422846 |
| Reference Number | 142690 |
Bridport Primary School is performing well overall, having made significant improvements since its last inspection, which resulted in a 'requires improvement' grade. The school is now rated 'good' in all inspected areas, including the quality of education and personal development. Leaders set high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), creating an inclusive environment where students thrive academically and socially. However, some subjects still require further refinement in their curricula to ensure all essential knowledge is effectively taught and retained by pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 288 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.86%
Girls: 45.14% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 22 | 44 |
| 2 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | 25 | 20 | 45 |
| 4 | 21 | 23 | 44 |
| 5 | 22 | 18 | 40 |
| 6 | 29 | 21 | 50 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91% |
| White, Other | 3.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 19 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Apr 2016 | Academy conversion letter |
| 30 Jan 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| Previously as Bridport Primary School | |
| 30 Jan 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 19 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 19 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Jul 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 02 Jul 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 12 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 31 Jan 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 13 Oct 2003 | Full inspection |
| 13 Oct 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- A happy and welcoming school environment.
- High expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Pupils achieve well across many areas of the curriculum.
- Strong support for pupils' emotional and well-being needs.
- Developed personal, social and emotional skills among pupils.
- Effective training for teachers to support diverse learning needs.
- Pupils demonstrate good behaviour and a positive attitude towards learning.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subject curriculums lack precise identification of essential knowledge.
- Assessment methods do not consistently check pupils' understanding.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 14% |
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 | 104 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
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 | -0.1 | ||
| Writing | 1.5 | ||
| Maths | -0.7 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 17 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Catherine's Roman Catholic School
Pymore Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3TR |
0.4 miles |
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Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Skilling Hill Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5LA |
0.98 miles |
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Loders CofE Primary Academy
Loders, Loders, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3SA |
1.48 miles |
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Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Symondsbury, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6HD |
1.7 miles |
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Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School
Church Street, Burton Bradstock, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4QS |
2.55 miles |
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Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Salwayash, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5JE |
3.04 miles |
|
Powerstock Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
School Hill, Powerstock, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3TB |
3.26 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Sir John Colfox Academy
Ridgeway, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3DT |
0.72 miles |