SchoolScoresBridge and Patrixbourne CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Conyngham Lane, Bridge, Canterbury, CT4 5JX
01227 830276 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 12 June 2014.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 4 October 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
109 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Canterbury comparisons use the 13 of its 30 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 17 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Canterbury | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 6th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Canterbury. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 7th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Canterbury. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 4th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Canterbury. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 84% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 25 parents whose child had been bullied 7th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Canterbury. Higher than 34% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 48% | 54% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 68 parents who had raised a concern Joint 7th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Canterbury. Higher than 42% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 78% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Canterbury. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Canterbury figures pool parents at the Canterbury schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
62 pupils in this year group.
74% — 12 points above the Kent average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 74% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 16% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 94% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 85% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Kent. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 59 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 50 |
| Of those, offered a place | 50 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 141 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 30th highest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Higher than 5% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 27.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 24th highest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Higher than 4% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 15th highest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.9% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 12th highest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.3% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Lower than 96% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Lower than 95% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 11th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Lower than 62% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 10th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Lower than 67% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 13th highest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Higher than 35% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.3 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 3rd highest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Higher than 60% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.3 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 25th highest of 29 state primary schools in Canterbury. Higher than 22% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 14.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Pilgrims' Way Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Littlebourne CofE Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), some aspects weaker 2024 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Adisham CofE Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 1 exceptional, 6 strong · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wincheap Foundation Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2021 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Parkside Community Foundation Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 23% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bridge and Patrixbourne CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bridge and Patrixbourne CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 June 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 4 October 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Bridge and Patrixbourne CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Bridge and Patrixbourne CofE Primary School?
94% of the 109 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Bridge and Patrixbourne CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Bridge and Patrixbourne CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 50 families put Bridge and Patrixbourne CofE Primary School as their first choice for 59 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 50 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 118654.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.