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Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School
William Street, Great Clifton, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1WA, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.7 / 100
Top 29%
Better than 71% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
87
Capacity
139
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
63%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 94%, this primary school stands out in the Cumberland area. It boasts a commendable 67% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 45% nationally. However, only 8% of students reached the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able learners.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2014Older 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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Parent View (36 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
My child feels safe
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
I'd recommend this school
94%
School has high expectations
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
School keeps me informed
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
School supports development
83%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.3%
White Other3.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Location
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54.65495, -3.48570 · CA14 1WA
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN112239
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2014.
Is Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School a good school?
Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School scores 70.7/100 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.
What do parents say about Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School?
Based on 36 Ofsted Parent View responses, Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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