St Bridget's CofE School
Brigham, Cockermouth, CA13 0TUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Bridget's CofE School is a primary school in Cockermouth for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 178 schools in Cumberland. It ranks 90th of 111 primary schools in Cumberland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 March 2014, report published 30 April 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 November 2023
Pupils make a strong contribution to the calm environment of the school. They are polite and happy. Pupils have respectful relationships with staff who care for them well. Pupils, including children in the early years, respond well to the high expectations that the school has of their achievement. Most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. During sports activities, pupils learn to support their teammates and to respect their opponents. They take pride in celebrating the achievements of their peers. Pupils develop their confidence and learn to care for others through the many leadership roles available to them. These include library monitors, playground leaders and helping to care for children in the Nursery class. Pupils enjoy a range of trips that develop their understanding of the subjects that they study. During residential visits, pupils take part in outdoor and adventurous activities. This helps them to become resilient and independent young people.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the school is still refining its thinking about the most important knowledge that pupils should learn. As a result, some pupils do not develop a deep body of knowledge across the curriculum. The school should identify all the information that pupils should learn and the order that this curriculum content should be taught.
- On occasions, pupils' misconceptions are not rectified in a timely manner. When this happens, these pupils are not as well prepared as they should be to learn new content. The school should ensure that staff address misconceptions quickly enough so that pupils achieve as well as they should.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
82 pupils on roll, with places for 145
Schools near St Bridget's CofE School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Broughton Moor Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Fairfield Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lisa Hemingway
- Phone
- 01900825689
- Address
- Brigham, Cockermouth, CA13 0TU
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- URN
- 112271
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.