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Appleby Primary School
Station Road, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6TX, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.6 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
179
Capacity
294
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
61%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, where it ranks in the top 83% nationally. While 50% of pupils achieve the expected standard at KS2, only 13% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing students to excel further. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11, though parents may want to consider its performance in higher achievement levels.
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Last inspected: 26 March 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.3%
Asian Other1.7%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
White Other1.1%
White Irish0.6%
Other0.6%
Location
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54.58097, -2.48543 · CA16 6TX
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN112408
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Appleby Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Appleby Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 March 2024.
Is Appleby Primary School a good school?
Appleby Primary School scores 35.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% 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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