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Cartmel Priory CofE School
Headless Cross, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7SA, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.5 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
354
Capacity
380
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 42% nationally. While 58% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, especially in the EBacc entry at only 19%. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16, though prospective parents may want to consider the areas where further growth is needed.
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Last inspected: 12 June 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.2 | Top 42% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 58% | Bottom 29% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 38% | Bottom 34% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 19% | Bottom 25% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 12% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.3%
White Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Other0.3%
Location
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54.19827, -2.94991 · LA11 7SA
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN137338
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Cartmel Priory CofE School rated by Ofsted?
Cartmel Priory CofE School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 June 2013.
Is Cartmel Priory CofE School a good school?
Cartmel Priory CofE School scores 46.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Cartmel Priory CofE School in GCSEs?
Cartmel Priory CofE School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.2. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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