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Houghton CofE School
Jackson Road, Houghton, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0PA, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.1 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
183
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in key stage 2 where 68% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 41% of schools nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, although the percentage achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 11%. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11, with a performance that is better than 59% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 8 November 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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.0%
Gypsy/Roma8.7%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
White Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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54.92433, -2.92319 · CA3 0PA
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN112250
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.houghtonschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Houghton CofE School rated by Ofsted?
Houghton CofE School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 November 2012.
Is Houghton CofE School a good school?
Houghton CofE School scores 59.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% 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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