Best 3 Primary schools in Bridport – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Bridport; Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (Primary) in Bridport; Bridport Primary School (Primary) in Bridport — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Bridport Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter and voluntary aided school type located around Bridport, Dorset. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School), published Jul 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 600, typical FSM 15–20%, range 10–15%–25–30%; all within the INITIO LEARNING TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School DT6 5LA	Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School DT6 5JE	Bridport Primary School DT6 3BJ
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Bridport Dorset DT6 5LA	Bridport Dorset DT6 5JE	Bridport Dorset DT6 3BJ
Latest Ofsted	2 18 Jul 2024	2 12 Oct 2023	2 16 May 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	210	105	420
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	INITIO LEARNING TRUST	Dorset (838)	INITIO LEARNING TRUST
Website	www.stmarybridport.co.uk	www.salwayashschool.org	bridportprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone	01308423065	01308488302	01308422846
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School

DT6 5LA

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Bridport
Dorset
DT6 5LA
Ofsted: 2 18 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: INITIO LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.stmarybridport.co.uk
Telephone: 01308423065

Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

DT6 5JE

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Bridport
Dorset
DT6 5JE
Ofsted: 2 12 Oct 2023
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Dorset (838)
Website: www.salwayashschool.org
Telephone: 01308488302

Bridport Primary School

DT6 3BJ

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Bridport
Dorset
DT6 3BJ
Ofsted: 2 16 May 2023
Pupils: ≈ 300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: INITIO LEARNING TRUST
Website: bridportprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01308422846

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.