Bridport Primary School
About Bridport Primary School
Bridport Primary School sits within the Dorset local authority, a mixed state primary for children aged 4 to 11. In the most recent local rankings of similar schools, it placed 23rd out of 119, placing it comfortably within the top half of its peers. The three highest-ranked primaries in the area are Spetisbury CofE Primary School, St Ives Primary & Nursery School, and Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, all of which achieved higher ranking scores. Bridport’s own ranking score of 64 puts it in the top 50 nationally for its key stage 2 expected standard measure. The school is led by headteacher Michaela Kite and has a current roll of 288 pupils against a capacity of 420, meaning there is room for growth. Just under a fifth of pupils (19.8 per cent) are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly above the national average and gives some indication of the school’s intake.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Mar 2023Source: Ofsted, 16 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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