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Castle Park School
Sedbergh Drive, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6BE, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.4 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
338
Capacity
315
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 66% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 47% nationally. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 98% recommending the school, indicating a strong community feel. However, only 11% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more capable learners.
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Last inspected: 22 October 2024Quality 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%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Parent View (80 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
Good range of subjects
99%
Progress is communicated
99%
My child makes good progress
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
Behaviour is good
96%
School supports development
95%
School has high expectations
86%
School responds to concerns
69%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.4%
White Other5.9%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Other0.9%
Black African0.3%
Location
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54.32849, -2.72488 · LA9 6BE
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN142693
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.castleparkschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Castle Park School rated by Ofsted?
Castle Park School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 October 2024.
Is Castle Park School a good school?
Castle Park School scores 72.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% 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 Castle Park School?
Based on 80 Ofsted Parent View responses, Castle Park School receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
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