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Brook Street Primary School
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Brook Street Primary School
- Primary
- Carlisle CA1 2JB
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers use specialist sessions in guided reading, phonics, and numeracy to develop pupils' foundational skills.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is balanced, meets pupils' needs, and promotes their good spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils need more opportunities to develop independent learning skills and practice literacy and numeracy across subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment in reading below expected in Year 2 but average in Year 6; good progress confirmed by reading records.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who need extra help receive skilled intervention; tailored support based on careful tracking of progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well, are kind, respectful, and enjoy learning, though attendance still needs improvement.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs make good progress due to skilled intervention and tailored support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: School ensures a safe environment; pupils confident that bullying is quickly addressed.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes a safe, friendly environment and has policies ensuring children's safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents feel the school helps develop their child's skills and ensures safety; positive feedback overall.
Parental Involvement: Relentless focus on improving attendance through close work with parents and use of outside agencies.
Extracurricular Activities: Visits to museums, churches, rock climbing, and ghyll scrambling promote enjoyment of learning.
Outdoor Facilities: Stimulating environment in the Early Years Foundation Stage unit, including outdoor activities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers know pupils well and tailor work to meet varied needs; praised for raising self-esteem and motivation.
Impact on Student Progress: Good teaching leads to significant progress in literacy, numeracy, and other essential skills.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular professional development leading to improved teaching and learning focus.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Minor concerns about consistency in marking and providing clear feedback for improvement.
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About Us
Brook Street Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 216 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 47% 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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At Brook Street School, we place a high priority on each person. "Living to Learn, learning to Live Together" is the school's motto. We are an inclusive school that is dedicated to giving every child the best education possible. We support the "whole child's" development in both the academic and social spheres. Every child should do their best in the classroom in order to get ready for their future in the workforce. According to our OFSTED inspection, Brook Street is a "excellent" school in every way. 14 different languages are spoken at the school, and according to OFSTED, all student groups do well academically. We are proud of the fact that the children at our school, with their many cultures, faiths and languages, embody British values such as acceptance, mutual respect and individual freedom. To ensure that every kid achieves their potential, there must be a strong relationship between parents, the school, and the local community. Every student at Brook Street School is expected to "Get Along," "Be Organized," "Be Persistent," and "Be Confident." Brook Street School is a "You Can Do It" school. The school extends a warm invitation to all parents and carers to discuss any problems or worries. It might be difficult to choose a school for your kid, but we hope our website provides you with as much information as possible to aid in your decision-making. You are very welcome to have a look around our fantastic school and, if you wish to do so, please contact the school to make a convenient appointment by calling 01228 558724.
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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 |
A-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.5 | 25.8 | 17.7 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 99 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 103 |
| 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 | 104 | 88 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 47% | 46.89% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | 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 | 105 2 | 88 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 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 | 48% 14 | 56.23% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 | 107 1 | 91 | 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 | 62% 1 | 57.28% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 1 | 8.48% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.1 | 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 | 108 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 90 | 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 | 61% | 54.07% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 6.75% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | Above Average |
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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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Brook Street Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1