Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School
Address: Dovenby, Cumbria, Bridekirk Dovenby School
Town/City: Cockermouth
County: Cumbria
Postcode: CA13 0PG
Telephone Number: 01900 829889
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Julia Fish
Capacity: 150
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 146 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity

Location and administration

URN: 112270
DfE Number: 942/3100
UKPRN: 10074926
UPRN: 10008820671
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cumberland (E06000063)
Constituency: Penrith and Solway (E14001424)
Electoral Ward: Dearham and Broughton (E05014186)
Diocese: CE07(Diocese of Carlisle)

Easting & Northing: 310540E, 533434N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 41' 19.01" N 3° 23' 20.95" W
Plus Code: 9C6RMJQ6+C8

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Fairfield Primary School (3.3km)
  2. Cockermouth School (3.4km)
  3. All Saints' CofE School (3.6km)
  4. Broughton Primary School (3.7km)
  5. St Bridget's CofE School (4.0km)
  6. Dearham Primary School (4.4km)
Governors

  • Reverend Roy Anetts - Governor. Appointed on 9 January 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Zoe Brentnall - Governor. Appointed on 6 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 September 2025.
  • Mrs Leah Coe - Governor. Appointed on 19 July 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 18 July 2027.
  • Dr James Conlon - Governor. Appointed on 12 September 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 11 September 2029.
  • Mrs Julia Fish - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Abby Gartland - Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 24 November 2025.
  • Mrs Silvana Hewitt - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 19 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2026.
  • Mrs Silvana Hewitt - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 July 2029.
  • Mr Ian Holdsworth - Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 September 2027.
  • Mrs Catriona Kinghan - Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 September 2025.
  • Mrs Catriona Kinghan - Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 September 2029.
  • Mr Philippe Kitchin - Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 20 September 2027.
  • Mrs Rose Rowlands - Governor. Appointed on 5 October 2021 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 4 October 2025.
  • Mrs Rose Rowlands - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 September 2025.
  • Mrs Lynsey Smith - Governor. Appointed on 19 July 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 July 2027.
  • Helen Springall - Governor. Appointed on 4 August 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 August 2029.
  • Mrs Fiona Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 September 2027.
  • Mrs Samantha Eve Varty - Governor. Appointed on 13 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 January 2030.
  • Mrs Shadi Vossough - Governor. Appointed on 6 March 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 6 March 2029.