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Armathwaite School
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Armathwaite School
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- Hesket CA4 9PW
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| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers have adapted seamlessly to the new phonics approach.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve well across a range of subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some staff require further training in a few subjects to deliver the curriculum effectively.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In most subjects, teachers have strong knowledge and expertise.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective assessment strategies address gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around school, showing respect and consideration.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are supported well to access the same curriculum as their classmates.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Any concerns, including rare incidents of bullying, are dealt with quickly and effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel part of one big family; leaders prioritize safeguarding training.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate whole-school visits and clubs.
Parental Involvement: Parents participate in community initiatives, like the local biodiversity project.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of clubs such as healthy living, craft, and games clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: Whole-school visits to the Lake District, including walking up fells and visiting caves.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders support staff well and consider their workload carefully.
Impact on Student Progress: Most pupils become confident and fluent readers.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Effective strategies are used to check what pupils know and can remember.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subjects lack sufficient staff training.
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About Us
Armathwaite School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 78 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 90% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.5 | 25.8 | 15.7 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 108 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 114 |
| 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 | 108 | 89 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 90% | 53% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 40% | 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 | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 6 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 4.2 | Well 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 | 104 1 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 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 | 89% 22 | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | 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 2 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 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 | 67% 17 | 55.61% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 105 | 85 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 50% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Armathwaite School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
