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Appleby Primary School
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Appleby Primary School
- Primary
- Appleby-in-Westmorland CA16 6TX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children in the Nursery class enjoy activities that help them to begin to learn about letters and sounds.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils benefit from accessing a broad and ambitious curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, the work that pupils are given does not match well enough with the aims of the curriculum.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The school ensures that pupils know and remember key knowledge over time, achieving well.
Support for Falling Behind: The school provides effective support to pupils who struggle with reading to enable them to progress well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, demonstrate positive attitudes to learning, and are keen to participate in lessons.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff have the knowledge and expertise to accurately identify and meet the additional needs of pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Parent Feedback: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinion on the school.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy attending a range of after-school clubs like choir, rock band, and photography club.
Teacher Engagement: Staff value opportunities to expand their knowledge and expertise and appreciate the support offered for their well-being.
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About Us
Appleby Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 191 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 27 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are pleased to greet you at Appleby Primary School with open arms. Our school is active and pleasant, with lots going on. This website seeks to provide current information for parents, students, and the larger community while also giving you a sense of the school. At Appleby we appreciate the importance of your child's formative years at school and strive to create a setting that is warm, welcoming and supportive whilst challenging children to become independent life-long learners. Appleby Primary School combines a supportive environment with strong academic standards to provide the best of both worlds. Excellent, positive relationships are developed between our educators, students, and their families as they collaborate to educate one another. Coupled with innovative and creative approach to the curriculum, this ensures that our pupils enjoy coming to school and are inspired with an appreciation of learning which will endure. Leaders make an effort to make sure that students are in the proper emotional state and prepared to study. A comprehensive and well-balanced curriculum has been created by leaders to pique students' interests. The school is dedicated to putting kids at the centre of a thriving, forward-thinking, and fulfilling community and is always looking to the future. We sincerely hope you have fun exploring our website. Should you not find what you are looking for, please do not hesitate to contact us and arrange a visit so that you can see for yourself why we are so proud of our thriving school.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C
|
B-
|
C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 27.1 | 25.8 | 26.6 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 109 | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 89 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 92 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | 53% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.38% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 2 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% 3 | 61.76% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.28% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -5.0 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 1 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | 55.61% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 8.1% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 85 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 86 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | 52.75% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.05% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
27 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Appleby Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1