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Coniston CofE Primary School
Shepherd's Bridge, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AL, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.0 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
71
Capacity
98
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
72%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school serves a small community of 71 pupils and demonstrates strong performance in key stage 2, ranking in the top 2% nationally for expected levels in reading, writing, and maths. However, the percentage of students achieving higher standards is notably low at 0%, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to excel. Overall, it offers a supportive environment but may benefit from enhanced academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 2 July 2013Older 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%. | 27% | Bottom 2% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British100.0%
Location
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54.37086, -3.07240 · LA21 8AL
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN112279
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.coniston.cumbria.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Coniston CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Coniston CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 July 2013.
Is Coniston CofE Primary School a good school?
Coniston CofE Primary School scores 8.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% 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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