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Burgh by Sands School
Burgh by Sands, Burgh By Sands School, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 6AP, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.6 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
92
Capacity
120
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 83% nationally. While 50% of pupils achieve the expected level in these subjects, only 10% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able students. Overall, it serves a small community of 92 pupils, which may foster a close-knit environment for families.
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Last inspected: 12 March 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British97.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Location
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54.91961, -3.05144 · CA5 6AP
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN112106
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Burgh by Sands School rated by Ofsted?
Burgh by Sands School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 March 2013.
Is Burgh by Sands School a good school?
Burgh by Sands School scores 32.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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