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Distington Community School
Church Road, Distington, Church Rd, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5TE, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.7 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
114
Capacity
105
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school provides a supportive environment for children aged 3-11. While it boasts a high parent satisfaction rate of 83%, academic performance shows room for improvement, particularly in Key Stage 2, where only 9% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. The school's LocaleIQ score indicates it is performing better than only 6% of schools, suggesting challenges in academic outcomes that prospective parents should consider.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 9% | Bottom 0% 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 (12 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child feels safe
92%
My child is happy
92%
School keeps me informed
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
I'd recommend this school
83%
School supports development
83%
School has high expectations
83%
School responds to concerns
75%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.6%
White Other1.8%
Black African0.9%
Location
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54.59724, -3.54152 · CA14 5TE
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN133264
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Distington Community School rated by Ofsted?
Distington Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2019.
Is Distington Community School a good school?
Distington Community School scores 5.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% 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 Distington Community School?
Based on 12 Ofsted Parent View responses, Distington Community School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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