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Brook Street Primary School
Edward Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2JB, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.4 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
227
Capacity
270
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 90% nationally. However, only 43% of pupils achieve the expected level in these subjects, and just 7% reach a higher standard, indicating room for improvement. Overall, it may appeal to parents seeking a solid educational foundation for their children, despite some challenges in academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 6 February 2012Older 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%. | 43% | Bottom 10% 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 Other27.8%
White British25.6%
Black African18.9%
Asian Other16.7%
Mixed Other6.2%
Other1.3%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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54.88884, -2.92180 · CA1 2JB
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN112231
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.brookstreetschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Brook Street Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Brook Street Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 February 2012.
Is Brook Street Primary School a good school?
Brook Street Primary School scores 16.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% 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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