Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
93%
Capacity
196
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Dorset community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 196 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Katharine Anstey, it falls under Dorset local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12403rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 56th out of 68 in Dorset.
Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 51 applications for 30 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School include Art Studios, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Cross Country, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.1%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dorset, Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Skilling Hill Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5LA |
| Headteacher | Katharine Anstey |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Number of Pupils | 196 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.1% |
| School Capacity | 196 / 210 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (41%)
12403rd of 13,686
Nationally
1288th of 1,469
In South West
56th of 68
In Dorset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
41%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
66%
'23/24
41%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
51
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Skilling Hill Road, Bridport
Dorset, DT6 5LA
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