Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

St Bridget's CofE School

Brigham, Cockermouth, CA13 0TU
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St Bridget's CofE School
Cockermouth, CA13 0TU
90 Pupils
145 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
11.20% FSM %
48 Boys
42 Girls
About St Bridget's CofE School

St Bridget's CofE School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Cockermouth, Cumberland, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 90 pupils on roll. School capacity: 145. Current headteacher: Lisa Hemingway.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Cumberland
Region North West
Administrative District Cumberland
Parliamentary Constituency Penrith and Solway
Ward Cockermouth South
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10070435
URN 112271
Data Last Updated 23-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Kath Chambers Chair of Governors 18/10/2023 20/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Allison Alford Governor 29/02/2024 29/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Garry Ashbridge Governor 14/06/2023 13/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
The Reverend Christina Brentnall Governor 09/01/2024 09/01/2028 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Laura Cooke Governor 01/03/2023 28/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Myles Hamilton Governor 01/04/2019 03/07/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Ruby Hamilton Governor 20/10/2021 19/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Brenda Mumford Governor 01/10/2011 18/01/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Christina Rotheram Governor 02/04/2024 02/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Chantelle Stevens Governor 02/04/2024 02/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Julie Sutton Governor 29/02/2024 28/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Broughton Primary School
1.34 km • Cockermouth
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Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School
3.72 km • Workington
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Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy
3.82 km • Cockermouth
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Broughton Moor Primary School
4 km • Maryport
Other
Fairfield Primary School
4 km • Cockermouth
Other
Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School
4.04 km • Cockermouth
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Frequently Asked Questions
St Bridget's CofE School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Cockermouth, Cumberland.
St Bridget's CofE School has 90 pupils, with a capacity of 145.
St Bridget's CofE School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, St Bridget's CofE School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at St Bridget's CofE School is Mrs Lisa Hemingway.
St Bridget's CofE School is at Brigham, Cockermouth, CA13 0TU, in the Cumberland local authority, North West.
Sixth form at St Bridget's CofE School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Bridget's CofE School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Lisa Hemingway
Brigham, Cockermouth, CA13 0TU
01900825689
www.brigham.cumbria.sch.uk
Location
CA13 0TU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 112271
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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