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Grayrigg CofE School
Grayrigg, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9BU, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.8 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
79
Capacity
56
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
141%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 100% of respondents recommending it. While the percentage of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 53%, which is above the national average, only 13% reach the higher standard. Overall, it is a solid choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (41 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School supports development
100%
School has high expectations
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
School keeps me informed
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
School responds to concerns
66%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.9%
Mixed Other1.3%
White Other1.3%
Location
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54.36817, -2.65072 · LA8 9BU
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN112320
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.grayrigg.cumbria.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Grayrigg CofE School rated by Ofsted?
Grayrigg CofE School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2020.
Is Grayrigg CofE School a good school?
Grayrigg CofE School scores 77.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% 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 Grayrigg CofE School?
Based on 41 Ofsted Parent View responses, Grayrigg CofE School receives a satisfaction score of 90% across all parent survey questions.
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