Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School vs Dearham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 4.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School
Cockermouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
146 students
Dearham Primary School
Maryport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
202 students
| Measure | Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School Cockermouth, North West | Dearham Primary School Maryport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #40 of 2,286 | #1528 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #284 of 15,697 | #11716 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 146 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 146 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.3% | 74.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cockermouth | Maryport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bridekirkdovenby.cumbria.sch.uk/ | dearham.education |
The verdict
- •Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.4 vs 32.6).
- •Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 58%).
- •Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 0%).
- •Dearham Primary School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 146.
- •Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Dearham Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School better than Dearham Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School ranks higher (95.4 vs 32.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School and Dearham Primary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Cockermouth and Maryport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School: 146. Dearham Primary School: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School and Dearham Primary School rank in North West?
Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School is 40th of 2,286 and Dearham Primary School is 1528th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).