VOLUNTARY CONTROLLED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
St Bridget's CofE School
Goodgraded 22/03/2022Ages 3–1177 pupilsChurch of England
St Bridget's CofE School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Whitehaven, within the Cumberland local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 77 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 22/03/2022, St Bridget's CofE School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Whitehaven can view St Bridget's CofE School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 22/03/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.2%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence18.0%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher13.6England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals28.8%England avg 24.0%
English not first language4.5%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Whitehaven
All schools in Whitehaven →Bransty Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miLowca Community SchoolGood · 1.0 miSt James' CofE Junior SchoolGood · 1.3 miSt James' CofE Infant and Nursery SchoolGood · 1.3 miMoresby Primary SchoolGood · 1.1 miSt Begh's Catholic Junior SchoolGood · 1.8 mi
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