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Penny Bridge CofE School
Greenodd, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7RQ, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.4 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
120
Capacity
105
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
114%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, where it ranks in the top 67% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 8%, the school maintains a LocaleIQ score of 62.4, indicating it performs better than 62% of schools in the area. Parents can expect a supportive environment for their children, though they may want to consider the need for improvement in higher achievement levels.
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Last inspected: 10 July 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.2%
White Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Location
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54.23468, -3.05699 · LA12 7RQ
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN140306
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Penny Bridge CofE School rated by Ofsted?
Penny Bridge CofE School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 July 2024.
Is Penny Bridge CofE School a good school?
Penny Bridge CofE School scores 62.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% 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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