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Kirkoswald CofE School
Kirkoswald, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1EN, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.7 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
50
Capacity
90
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
56%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 82% of schools, this primary institution demonstrates strong performance, particularly in achieving 67% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 45% nationally. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 100% of respondents recommending the school, indicating a supportive community atmosphere. However, while the school shows promise, the percentage of students reaching the higher standard at KS2 is relatively modest at 22%.
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Last inspected: 1 July 2025Quality 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%. | 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%. | 22% | Top 7% UK |
Parent View (47 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
School supports development
98%
School has high expectations
98%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.0%
White Other2.0%
Location
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54.76508, -2.69330 · CA10 1EN
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN112253
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is Kirkoswald CofE School rated by Ofsted?
Kirkoswald CofE School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 July 2025.
Is Kirkoswald CofE School a good school?
Kirkoswald CofE School scores 81.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 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 Kirkoswald CofE School?
Based on 47 Ofsted Parent View responses, Kirkoswald CofE School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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