Bridport Primary School

A good academy converter school in Dorset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bridport Primary School.

Bridport, DT63BJ Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
54.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 64.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
7 March 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
St Andrew's Road
Bridport, DT63BJ
Phone
1308422846
Website
bridportprimaryschool.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142690
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
St Andrew's Road, Bridport, DT6 3BJ
Website
https://bridportprimaryschool.co.uk/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
INITIO LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
314
Free School Meals
20.4% (64 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.1% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 107.0
2023 103.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Bridport Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 103.0 105.0
2024 103.0 107.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
39
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
314 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning today for our tomorrow."

RESPECT KINDNESS INTEGRITY RESPONSIBILITY RESILIENCE CREATIVITY

Bridport Primary School is a Rights Respecting Silver school (UNICEF) promoting the UNCRC rights of the child.

Head Teacher's Message

Head Teacher Michaela Kite – CPD Lead, Curriculum/Teaching and Learning Lead, Designated Safeguarding Lead, Attendance Champion.

Facilities

Outdoor spaces Forest schools Nature Rangers

Curriculum Highlights

Cornerstones Curriculum Read Write Inc phonics (Foundation Stage to KS2) Read Write Inc Phonics eBook Library Knowledge organisers Topic-based cross-curricular learning Spanish in Key Stage 2 The Daily Mile Forest Schools/Nature Rangers PSHCE emphasis

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