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St Oswald's CofE Primary School
Howgill Close, Burneside, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6QR, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.5 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
94
Capacity
119
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, particularly excelling in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, where it ranks in the top 89% nationally. However, the percentage of students achieving higher standards is notably low at 0%, indicating room for improvement in challenging all learners. With a small pupil population of just 94, parents may appreciate the potential for a close-knit community environment.
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Last inspected: 25 June 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%. | 44% | Bottom 11% 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 British87.2%
Mixed W+B African3.2%
Black African3.2%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
White Other1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Location
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54.35303, -2.76218 · LA9 6QR
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN112314
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Oswald's CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Oswald's CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 June 2013.
Is St Oswald's CofE Primary School a good school?
St Oswald's CofE Primary School scores 13.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% 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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