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Bewcastle School
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Bewcastle School
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- Bewcastle CA6 6PF
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have prioritised reading across the school, and pupils enjoy listening to stories and reading a wide range of books.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have established a new, coherent curriculum from early years to Year 6, with identified important knowledge.
Areas Needing Improvement: Staff need further training and support to deliver the curriculum consistently well, especially in mixed-age classes.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers check what pupils know and can remember, using this information to shape future teaching effectively.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils with SEND are supported well to learn the same curriculum as their classmates.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are considerate, and listen attentively to teachers and each other.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders identify additional needs quickly, ensuring appropriate curriculum adaptation for pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff are trained to identify signs of abuse and neglect, ensuring timely action and support from other agencies.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn to keep themselves safe both offline and online, understanding potential risks and how to address concerns.
Parent Feedback: Responses from Ofsted Parent View were considered; detailed feedback not provided directly in the report.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy camping trips, outdoor activities, walks along the Cumbrian Way and Hadrian's Wall, and participate in community events.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued, enjoy working at the school, and their well-being is prioritized by leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use checks on pupil knowledge to shape future teaching and ensure effective learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Inspectors observed and verified that teachers adapt the curriculum appropriately to meet various student needs.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff lack sufficient guidance for teaching new curriculum to mixed-age classes effectively.
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Bewcastle School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 19 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Thank you for visiting Bewcastle Primary School.
Our school is modest and welcoming; there are now 14 students enrolled, including 1 in our nursery class.
We are surrounded by open country and very close to the Scottish border.
We provide first-rate amenities, including a building that is kept up to date, extensive grounds, and a summer-only community pool.
Please explore our website to learn more about our distinctive school, or stop by to see us in person; we would be happy to show you around.
Our goal is to serve as the local community's most current information source.
The Bewcastle School stands out.
Successful learning in a joyful setting is our catchphrase.
All of our students will receive a high-quality education from us in a kind and loving environment.
Our visiting instructors and teaching assistants form a professional team with our highly qualified teaching staff.
We specialise in educating kids in mixed-age classes, with all the opportunities and challenges that entails.
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Our school is modest and welcoming; there are now 14 students enrolled, including 1 in our nursery class.
We are surrounded by open country and very close to the Scottish border.
We provide first-rate amenities, including a building that is kept up to date, extensive grounds, and a summer-only community pool.
Please explore our website to learn more about our distinctive school, or stop by to see us in person; we would be happy to show you around.
Our goal is to serve as the local community's most current information source.
The Bewcastle School stands out.
Successful learning in a joyful setting is our catchphrase.
All of our students will receive a high-quality education from us in a kind and loving environment.
Our visiting instructors and teaching assistants form a professional team with our highly qualified teaching staff.
We specialise in educating kids in mixed-age classes, with all the opportunities and challenges that entails.
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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 |
D-
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B-
|
D-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 8.7 | 25.8 | 7.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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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
8 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bewcastle School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1