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Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Skilling Hill Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5LA, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.0 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
196
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 52% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 79% nationally. While the higher standard achievement at 8% indicates room for improvement, the school is better than 33% of its peers according to the LocaleIQ score, suggesting a supportive learning environment. Parents may appreciate the strong foundation for their children, despite the need for further advancements in higher-level attainment.
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Last inspected: 25 June 2024Quality 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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.7%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Other1.0%
White Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Black African0.5%
Location
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50.72695, -2.76575 · DT6 5LA
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN142691
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stmarybridport.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 June 2024.
Is Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School a good school?
Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School scores 33.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% 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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