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Pennington CofE School
Pennington, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0RR, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.6 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
202
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a parent satisfaction rate of 98%, this primary school demonstrates strong community support and engagement. The school's performance in Key Stage 2 shows that 65% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 50% nationally. However, only 6% achieve the higher standard, indicating a potential area for growth in challenging students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 10 March 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Parent View (50 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
My child is happy
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
School has high expectations
92%
School supports development
90%
School keeps me informed
80%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
White Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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54.18469, -3.12656 · LA12 0RR
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN112284
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.penn.cumbria.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Pennington CofE School rated by Ofsted?
Pennington CofE School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 March 2020.
Is Pennington CofE School a good school?
Pennington CofE School scores 66.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% 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 Pennington CofE School?
Based on 50 Ofsted Parent View responses, Pennington CofE School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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