Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled schoolPrimaryAges 4–11MixedChurch of England
Dovenby, Cumbria, Bridekirk Dovenby School, Cockermouth, CA13 0PG
Headteacher · Mrs Julia Fish
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Key facts
Pupils146Capacity 150
OfstedGraded inspectionInspected 21 January 2025
Free school meals0%
Ofsted
Inspection on 21 January 2025. Ofsted no longer gives an overall grade.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Early yearsOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Cumberland council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in CumberlandNearby schools for the same ages
- Fairfield Primary School2.0 mi
- All Saints' CofE School2.3 mi
- Broughton Primary School2.3 mi
- St Bridget's CofE School2.5 mi
- Dearham Primary School2.7 mi