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Bridport Primary School
St Andrew's Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3BJ, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.8 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
288
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
69%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 83% nationally. While 50% of pupils meet the expected standard, only 14% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing students to excel further. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners, although parents may want to consider the relatively low LocaleIQ score, which suggests some challenges compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 7 March 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.0%
White Other3.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Other0.3%
Location
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50.73655, -2.74923 · DT6 3BJ
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN142690
School typeAcademy converter
Websitebridportprimaryschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Bridport Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bridport Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 March 2023.
Is Bridport Primary School a good school?
Bridport Primary School scores 36.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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