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Yewdale School
Yewdale Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7SD, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.8 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
288
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
69%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where 68% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 41% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, and the school's LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 56% of other schools. However, only 8% of pupils achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging students at the top end.
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Last inspected: 10 July 2018Older 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%. | 68% | Top 41% 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 British92.7%
White Other2.8%
Black African2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
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54.88850, -2.98311 · CA2 7SD
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN141995
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.yewdale.cumbria.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Yewdale School rated by Ofsted?
Yewdale School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 July 2018.
Is Yewdale School a good school?
Yewdale School scores 55.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% 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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