Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School, Cockermouth
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its October 2011 inspection — up from Good.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
A plain-English summary of the full inspection report is coming soon.
At a Glance
0.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
81 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 100% to 93%. Maths has remained stable at around 87%. Writing has remained stable at around 93%.
Class Sizes
26.0
Avg class size
26.0
Infant (KS1)
26.0
KS2
3
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
146 pupils
150 capacity
4 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Cockermouth
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Cockermouth
Admissions Demand - Cumberland
Places available
3,571
Applications
2,437
Got 1st preference
98.5%
Got preferred school
99.7%
Primary admissions across Cumberland (2025/26)
Inspection History(5)
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
2.53728%
Overall absence
1.6%
Persistent absence
125
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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