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Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Skilling Hill Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5LA

Good

Inspected 25 June 2024

Good
Ofsted
52%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
196
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is an academy converter in Bridport, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 196 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of INITIO LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 June 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 29.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.1% 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
196 / 210 (93%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection
25 June 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

29.9%
Free school meals
4.1%
EAL
12.8%
SEN support
32.1%
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)

52%
Expected standard (RWM)
8%
Higher standard (RWM)
103
Avg reading score
102
Avg maths score

Attendance

4.5%
Overall absence
8.1%
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.

11.4
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24
17.2
Pupils per teacher
↓ -2.4 vs 2023/24
14.72
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -1.4 vs 2023/24
£45,282
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 13% on leadership pay
↑ +£1,863 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
1.8
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.

£9,082
Spend per pupil
£8,577
Income per pupil
42%
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
Skilling Hill Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5LA
Phone
01308423065
Headteacher
Katharine Anstey

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is an academy converter in Bridport, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School have?
Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School has 196 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 June 2024).
How does Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
52% of pupils at Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is part of INITIO LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is located at Skilling Hill Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5LA.

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