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Northside Primary School
Northside Road, Northside, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1BD, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.2 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
79
Capacity
98
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a commitment to quality education, although it has limited data on student performance with only 30% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. Despite being in the top 97% nationally for expected outcomes, no students achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 75% recommending the school, reflecting a generally positive community sentiment.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 30% | Bottom 3% 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 (12 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child feels safe
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
My child is happy
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
School supports development
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
School responds to concerns
75%
Behaviour is good
75%
I'd recommend this school
75%
School keeps me informed
67%
School has high expectations
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.4%
Black African3.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
White Irish1.3%
Location
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54.65318, -3.55083 · CA14 1BD
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN143536
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.northside.cumbria.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Northside Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Northside Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2020.
Is Northside Primary School a good school?
Northside Primary School scores 9.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% 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 Northside Primary School?
Based on 12 Ofsted Parent View responses, Northside Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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