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Kirkby Stephen Primary School
Nateby Road, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4AE, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
71.3 / 100
Top 29%
Better than 71% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
196
Capacity
256
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted since 2013, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 77% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 19% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 71.3 indicates it outperforms 71% of schools, reflecting a solid reputation in the community. However, only 12% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 26 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%. | 77% | Top 19% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.8%
Asian Bangladeshi1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
White Other1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Location
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54.47054, -2.34721 · CA17 4AE
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN112180
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.ksps-cumbria.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Kirkby Stephen Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Kirkby Stephen Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 March 2013.
Is Kirkby Stephen Primary School a good school?
Kirkby Stephen Primary School scores 71.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 29% 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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