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Bassenthwaite Primary School
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Bassenthwaite Primary School
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- Bassenthwaite CA12 4QH
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is at the heart of the curriculum; phonics is taught from early years.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious and covers a broad range of subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Early years curriculum needs more detail on important knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well, including those with SEND.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff help children catch up quickly if they fall behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils typically settle down to work without fuss and are respectful to staff.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders make careful adaptations for pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is very rare; adults stop incidents swiftly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders work well with other professionals to ensure pupil safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views are collected via Ofsted Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils take part in sports, fund-raising and woodland activities.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers are adept at checking pupils' understanding and addressing misconceptions.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers and staff allow time for pupils to revisit and practise what they have learned.
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About Us
Bassenthwaite Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 33 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our school was constructed in the conventional Victorian style in 1875 and has been kept up properly. Although it was never endowed and was originally recognised as a Church School, it is currently a part of the Keswick Multi Academy Trust and is funded directly by the DFE. 32 pupils were enrolled as of September 2019, along with one full-time teacher (including the headteacher), two part-time teachers, and two part-time teaching assistants. The former Victorian classroom has been partitioned into two halves to give separate space for the two Key Stages. In September 2014, Ducklings Nursery made use of a brand-new classroom with a conservatory-style roof and stunning views of Skiddaw. Each classroom features an I.C.T. bay as well as a well-equipped area for arts, crafts, and technology. A second, smaller room that leads off is utilised as a quiet workspace. The school has sufficient resources to fulfil the National Curriculum's standards for core and foundational disciplines. The school is located within a large playground that has been artistically demarcated for extracurricular activities and outdoor athletic events. A set external play system exists to promote challenge and exploration. The outdoors offers inspiration for role playing and creative thinking. The children's outdoor curriculum benefits from having a classroom outside.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
D-
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C+
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 9.7 | 10.2 | 14.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | 104 | 111 |
| Proficient Read | - | 108 | 108 |
| 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 | - | 88 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 90 | 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 | - | 46.89% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 4.49% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | 107 | 88 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 | 89 | 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 | 100% | 56.23% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 7.45% | 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 | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th 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 - 27th 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
9 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bassenthwaite Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
