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Branthwaite Academy

Branthwaite Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4SS, Cumberland


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.4 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
66
Capacity
56
Ages
419
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
118%
Summary

With a parent satisfaction rate of 83%, this school demonstrates a solid level of community support despite its recent Ofsted rating of Requires Improvement. Serving a small student body of 66, it ranks better than 53% of schools in the area, indicating some strengths in comparison to peers, though further improvements are needed to enhance overall performance.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 15 October 2024
Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
Parent View (24 responses)
3.5
My child feels safe
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
My child is happy
83%
I'd recommend this school
83%
School supports development
83%
My child makes good progress
75%
Behaviour is good
75%
School keeps me informed
71%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
33% disagree
School responds to concerns
63%
School has high expectations
63%
Good range of subjects
58%
Good range of extra-curricular
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British98.5%
White Other1.5%
Location
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54.62178, -3.52525 · CA14 4SS

School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN143723
School typeFree schools special

Frequently asked questions
What is Branthwaite Academy rated by Ofsted?

Branthwaite Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.

Is Branthwaite Academy a good school?

Branthwaite Academy scores 53.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% 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 Branthwaite Academy?

Based on 24 Ofsted Parent View responses, Branthwaite Academy receives a satisfaction score of 71% across all parent survey questions.

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