The Sir John Colfox School, based in Bridport, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Sir John Colfox School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Ridgeway, Bridport, DT6 3DT |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Pre-LGR 2019 Dorset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Kay Taylor |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 113852 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1024 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's Roman Catholic School Pymore Road , DT6 3TR | 2out of 4 | 874 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Roman Catholic School Pymore Road , DT6 3TR | - not rated | 874 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridport Primary School St Andrew's Road , DT6 3BJ | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridport Primary School St Andrew's Road , DT6 3BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loders CofE Primary Academy Loders , DT6 3SA | 3out of 4 | 2,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sir John Colfox School Ridgeway , DT6 3DT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sir John Colfox Academy Ridgeway , DT6 3DT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ronan's School Asker Mead , DT6 4DA | - not rated | 1,735 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.