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Cumwhinton School
School Road, Cumwhinton, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 8DU, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.5 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
193
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education for children aged 4-11. While 47% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this places the school in the top 14% nationally, indicating strong performance relative to other institutions. However, only 7% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 14 November 2023Quality 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%. | 47% | Bottom 14% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British97.9%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Black Other0.5%
Location
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54.86598, -2.85303 · CA4 8DU
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN112108
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Cumwhinton School rated by Ofsted?
Cumwhinton School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 November 2023.
Is Cumwhinton School a good school?
Cumwhinton School scores 19.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% 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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