St Bridget's CofE School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Bridget's CofE School
Address: Main Street, Parton, St Bridget's Ce School
Town/City: Whitehaven
County: Cumbria
Postcode: CA28 6NY
Telephone Number: 01946 592940
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Ruth Colley
Capacity: 99
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 66 (58% boys & 42% girls)
Enrollment: 67% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 28.8%

Location and administration

URN: 112296
DfE Number: 942/3209
UKPRN: 10070427
UPRN: 100110735211
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cumberland (E06000063)
Constituency: Whitehaven and Workington (E14001583)
Electoral Ward: Howgate (E05014196)
Diocese: CE07(Diocese of Carlisle)

Easting & Northing: 297956E, 520535N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 34' 13.24" N 3° 34' 47.24" W
Plus Code: 9C6RHCCC+43

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Bransty Primary School (1.2km)
  2. Lowca Community School (1.6km)
  3. Moresby Primary School (1.8km)
  4. St James' CofE Junior School (2.1km)
  5. St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School (2.1km)
  6. St Begh's Catholic Junior School (3.0km)
  7. Mayfield School (3.1km)
  8. St Benedict's Catholic High School (3.2km)
  9. Jericho Primary School (3.2km)
  10. Monkwray Junior School (3.5km)
Governors

  • Mrs Lisa Armstrong - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 December 2029.
  • Mrs Ruth Heloise Colley - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Marie Hunter - Governor. Appointed on 3 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 July 2028.
  • Reverend Paul Kerry - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2022 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 1 December 2026.
  • Mrs Abbie-Louise Pike - Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 October 2026.
  • Ms Mel Ryden - Governor. Appointed on 12 January 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 12 January 2029.
  • Mrs Eliza Treme Swailes - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 October 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 2 November 2026.
  • Mrs Laura Wiseman - Governor. Appointed on 3 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 July 2028.
  • Mrs Jessica Woolley - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 January 2029.