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Alston Primary School
Church Road, Alston, CA9 3QU, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.4 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
87
Capacity
105
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 38% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 94% nationally. Parental satisfaction is high, with 89% of parents recommending the school, indicating a supportive community environment. However, the school may face challenges in achieving higher standards, as no students reached the higher attainment level.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 38% | Bottom 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (26 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
School supports development
92%
School has high expectations
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
School keeps me informed
89%
Behaviour is good
89%
I'd recommend this school
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British98.9%
Location
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54.81106, -2.43994 · CA9 3QU
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN112101
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Alston Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Alston Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is Alston Primary School a good school?
Alston Primary School scores 16.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Alston Primary School?
Based on 26 Ofsted Parent View responses, Alston Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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