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St Thomas's CofE Primary School
Kendal Green, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5PP, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.9 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
242
Capacity
218
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
111%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, reflected in a parent satisfaction rate of 94%. While the percentage of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 48%, placing it in the top 85% nationally, there is still room for improvement, particularly in achieving higher standards. Overall, the school is well-regarded by parents and shows promise in fostering a supportive learning environment.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2024Quality 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%. | 48% | Bottom 15% 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 |
Parent View (53 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
96%
I'd recommend this school
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
School supports development
89%
School has high expectations
89%
School responds to concerns
66%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.8%
White Other2.9%
Mixed Other1.2%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Location
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54.33741, -2.75260 · LA9 5PP
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN112322
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stthomasschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Thomas's CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Thomas's CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is St Thomas's CofE Primary School a good school?
St Thomas's CofE Primary School scores 56.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% 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 St Thomas's CofE Primary School?
Based on 53 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Thomas's CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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