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Robert Ferguson Primary School
East Dale Street, Denton Holme, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 5LA, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.6 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
424
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, with 38% of students meeting these benchmarks, placing it in the top 94% nationally. However, only 2% of pupils reach the higher standard, indicating an area for improvement in challenging all students to excel. Overall, the school serves a sizable community of 424 pupils and offers a supportive environment for early education.
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Last inspected: 21 November 2017Older 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%. | 38% | Bottom 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.0%
White Other7.5%
Mixed Other3.5%
Black African3.5%
Asian Indian1.4%
Asian Other1.2%
Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Black Other0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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54.88472, -2.94029 · CA2 5LA
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN112242
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.rferguson.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Robert Ferguson Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Robert Ferguson Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 November 2017.
Is Robert Ferguson Primary School a good school?
Robert Ferguson Primary School scores 11.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% 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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