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Waberthwaite CofE School
Waberthwaite, Millom, Cumbria, LA19 5YJ, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.5 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
56
Capacity
70
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted since July 2019, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 90% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notable, with 86% recommending the school based on 29 responses. However, the school faces challenges in achieving higher standards, as no students reached this level in recent assessments.
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Last inspected: 2 July 2019Older 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%. | 43% | Bottom 10% 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 (29 responses)
★★★★★3.6
My child feels safe
97%
Good range of subjects
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
My child is happy
86%
I'd recommend this school
86%
My child makes good progress
79%
Behaviour is good
76%
School has high expectations
76%
School supports development
69%
Progress is communicated
66%
School keeps me informed
62%
School responds to concerns
45%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.9%
Mixed Other1.8%
Location
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54.32744, -3.37797 · LA19 5YJ
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN112352
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Waberthwaite CofE School rated by Ofsted?
Waberthwaite CofE School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 July 2019.
Is Waberthwaite CofE School a good school?
Waberthwaite CofE School scores 14.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% 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 Waberthwaite CofE School?
Based on 29 Ofsted Parent View responses, Waberthwaite CofE School receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
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