Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Cockermouth, Cumberland , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 132 pupils, and a capacity of 150 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
132
Pupils
150
Capacity
88%
Fill rate
Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School?
The catchment area for Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Cumberland uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Cumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School is managed by Cumberland and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Cumberland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Cumberland catchment area documents →Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School: 150 places, 88% filled: places available
Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 150 places. 132 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 150 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Cockermouth.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Cumberland publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Cumberland school admissions →
Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Dovenby, Cumbria, Cockermouth, CA13 0PG
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- DfE URN
- 112270
Other Primary Schools in Cockermouth
If Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Cockermouth are the next closest alternatives.
St Bridget's CofE School Catchment Area
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Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy Catchment Area
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Broughton Primary School Catchment Area
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Fairfield Primary School Catchment Area
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Lorton School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CA13 9UL
Other Church of England Schools in Cumberland
Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Cumberland. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Boltons CofE School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Wigton
St Michael's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Carlisle
Holm Cultram Abbey CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Wigton
Houghton CofE School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Carlisle
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School
What is the catchment area for Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Cumberland uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Cumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School has a capacity of 150 places and currently has 132 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cumberland.
What is the admissions policy for Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School? ▾
Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Cumberland before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School cover? ▾
Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School is a primary school in Cockermouth, Cumberland, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.