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High Hesket CofE School
High Hesket, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 0HU, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.9 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
141
Capacity
200
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
71%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 100% of respondents expressing happiness with their experience. While the percentage of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 stands at 52%, it ranks in the top 79% nationally, indicating solid performance relative to other schools. However, only 9% of students reach the higher standard, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 4 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Parent View (48 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School supports development
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
Progress is communicated
98%
School keeps me informed
96%
School has high expectations
96%
School responds to concerns
71%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
White Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Location
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54.79041, -2.81600 · CA4 0HU
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN112248
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is High Hesket CofE School rated by Ofsted?
High Hesket CofE School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 March 2025.
Is High Hesket CofE School a good school?
High Hesket CofE School scores 73.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% 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 High Hesket CofE School?
Based on 48 Ofsted Parent View responses, High Hesket CofE School receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
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