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Calthwaite CofE School
Calthwaite, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9QT, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.9 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
63
Capacity
63
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 100% of parents recommending it. While 57% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is above the national average, only 14% achieve the higher standard, indicating potential areas for growth. Overall, it performs better than 67% of schools, making it a solid choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 10 March 2015Older 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Parent View (38 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
School keeps me informed
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
Behaviour is good
95%
School supports development
92%
School has high expectations
92%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.8%
Mixed Other3.2%
Location
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54.75470, -2.82968 · CA11 9QT
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN112301
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Calthwaite CofE School rated by Ofsted?
Calthwaite CofE School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 March 2015.
Is Calthwaite CofE School a good school?
Calthwaite CofE School scores 66.9/100 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 Calthwaite CofE School?
Based on 38 Ofsted Parent View responses, Calthwaite CofE School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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