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Dearham Primary School
The Went, Dearham, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 7HR, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.2 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
223
Capacity
271
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 58% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 67% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 91% of respondents recommending the school, indicating a strong community feel. However, it's worth noting that there are no students achieving the higher standard in KS2 assessments, which may be a consideration for parents looking for advanced academic opportunities.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2025Quality 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%. | 58% | Bottom 33% 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 (69 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child feels safe
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
My child makes good progress
93%
I'd recommend this school
91%
My child is happy
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
School keeps me informed
88%
Behaviour is good
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
School supports development
75%
School has high expectations
75%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.0%
White Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Black African0.9%
Mixed Other0.4%
Location
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54.71066, -3.44560 · CA15 7HR
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN137602
School typeAcademy converter
Websitedearham.education
Frequently asked questions
What is Dearham Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Dearham Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2025.
Is Dearham Primary School a good school?
Dearham Primary School scores 40.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% 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 Dearham Primary School?
Based on 69 Ofsted Parent View responses, Dearham Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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