How many pupils does Bridport Primary School have?

Bridport Primary School has 288 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bridport Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Bridport Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 March 2023).

How does Bridport Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

50% of pupils at Bridport Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Bridport Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bridport Primary School is part of INITIO LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Bridport Primary School?

Bridport Primary School is located at St Andrew's Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3BJ.

Bridport Primary School

St Andrew's Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3BJ

Good

Inspected 7 March 2023

Good

Ofsted

50%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

288

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Bridport Primary School

Bridport Primary School is an academy converter in Bridport, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 288 pupils on roll. It is part of INITIO LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 March 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 22.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Dorset →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 288 / 420 (69%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 7 March 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

22.1%

Free school meals

5.6%

EAL

5.6%

SEN support

21.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

50%

Expected standard (RWM)

14%

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

103

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.0%

Overall absence

11.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

10.54

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

27.3

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.3 vs 2023/24

7.66

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

£47,026

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,245 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,240

Spend per pupil

£6,660

Income per pupil

53%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: St Andrew's Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3BJ
Phone: 01308422846
Headteacher: Michaela Kite
Website: https://www.bridportprimary.org

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bridport Primary School?: Bridport Primary School is an academy converter in Bridport, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Bridport Primary School have?: Bridport Primary School has 288 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Bridport Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Bridport Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 March 2023).
How does Bridport Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 50% of pupils at Bridport Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Bridport Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Bridport Primary School is part of INITIO LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Bridport Primary School?: Bridport Primary School is located at St Andrew's Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3BJ.

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