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Thursby Primary School
Thursby, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 6PN, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
71.8 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
107
Capacity
140
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 74% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Parent satisfaction is likely high, supported by a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 72% of schools. However, the percentage of pupils achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 16%, indicating room for improvement in challenging all students to excel.
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Last inspected: 26 September 2011Older 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%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 16% | Top 15% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.5%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Location
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54.84049, -3.04721 · CA5 6PN
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN112123
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.thursby.cumbria.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Thursby Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Thursby Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 September 2011.
Is Thursby Primary School a good school?
Thursby Primary School scores 71.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% 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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