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St Michael's CofE Primary School
Dalston, St. Michael's C.E. Primary School, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 7LN, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.0 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
190
Capacity
220
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 92% of parents recommending it. While the percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 45%, which is above the national average, there is room for improvement as no students achieved the higher standard. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners, although academic performance could be enhanced further.
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Last inspected: 2 July 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 45% | Bottom 12% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (13 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
My child feels safe
92%
My child is happy
92%
School keeps me informed
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
School supports development
92%
School responds to concerns
77%
School has high expectations
69%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.8%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
White Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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54.84386, -2.98225 · CA5 7LN
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN112246
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Michael's CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Michael's CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 July 2024.
Is St Michael's CofE Primary School a good school?
St Michael's CofE Primary School scores 18.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% 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 St Michael's CofE Primary School?
Based on 13 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Michael's CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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