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Plumpton School
Plumpton, Plumpton School, PENRITH, Cumbria, CA11 9PA, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.2 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
101
Capacity
105
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, ranking in the top 88% nationally. However, only 9% of students reached a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, the school serves a small community of 101 pupils, fostering a close-knit environment for children aged 3 to 11.
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Last inspected: 6 June 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%. | 45% | Bottom 12% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British98.0%
Location
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54.72654, -2.78163 · CA11 9PA
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN112120
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.plumpton.cumbria.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Plumpton School rated by Ofsted?
Plumpton School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 June 2013.
Is Plumpton School a good school?
Plumpton School scores 19.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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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