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Beaconside CofE Primary School
Hutton Hill, Beaconside C of E Primary School, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8EN, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.5 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
461
Capacity
511
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 80% nationally. However, only 1% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it serves a diverse student body and has a supportive community environment.
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Last inspected: 2 March 2016Older 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%. | 51% | Bottom 20% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 1% | Bottom 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.9%
White Other11.1%
Mixed Other2.0%
Other1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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54.66752, -2.74345 · CA11 8EN
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN112423
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Beaconside CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Beaconside CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 March 2016.
Is Beaconside CofE Primary School a good school?
Beaconside CofE Primary School scores 18.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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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