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Longtown Primary School
Mary Street, Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 5UG, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.8 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
202
Capacity
189
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 97%, this primary school demonstrates a supportive community environment. It boasts a KS2 expected achievement rate of 68% in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 41% nationally, though only 3% of students reach the higher standard. Overall, it offers a solid educational foundation, making it a favorable choice for families.
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Last inspected: 14 May 2019Older 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%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (37 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
97%
School keeps me informed
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
Behaviour is good
95%
School supports development
87%
School has high expectations
84%
Progress is communicated
81%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.6%
traveller_irish4.5%
White Other2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Location
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55.01059, -2.96686 · CA6 5UG
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN143116
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Longtown Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Longtown Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 May 2019.
Is Longtown Primary School a good school?
Longtown Primary School scores 65.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% 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 Longtown Primary School?
Based on 37 Ofsted Parent View responses, Longtown Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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