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Cartmel Priory CofE School
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Previous inspection Not Previously Inspected
Leadership and management Good
Achievement of pupils Good
Quality of teaching Good
Behaviour and safety of pupils Outstanding
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Academic Progress: Students make good progress in most subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students’ behaviour is often exemplary; they are courteous and considerate.
Qualifications and Training: Well-focused training that meets individual needs promotes improvement in teaching.
Current Educational Practices: The headteacher ensures well-planned training and support of staff, resulting in improvements in teaching and progress.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is good, some outstanding, but not all lessons challenge more-able students or support less-able effectively.
Opportunities for Involvement: Greater involvement of parents in supporting their children’s learning.
Communication: Parents’ views are taken into account through surveys and direct communication.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are generally satisfied, as reflected by the feedback received.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Students have every confidence in the systems that help to sort out any difficulties.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Well-planned training and support of staff result in improvements in teaching and progress.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Incidents of bullying are very rare; students have confidence in school systems.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff know individual students and their families very well indeed.
Extracurricular Offerings: An extensive range of extra-curricular opportunities, including in sport and music.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Support ensures that students can balance academic responsibilities with extracurricular activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Well-planned outdoor facilities contribute positively.
Career Counselling Services: The school offers effective career counselling, ensuring meaningful opportunities.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Curriculum and guidance ensure students are well prepared for sixth form.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disabled and special educational needs students make good progress with effective support.
Subjects Offered: A broad curriculum matched to students' needs and interests.
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Cartmel Priory CofE School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cumbria, North West.

It has 366 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.

At this school, 56% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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B-
B-
Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 11-16 11-18 11-18
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 18.2 - 18.5
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 56% 98% 60%
Grade 5 or above A Level - 35.00% 21.20%
Day Fees - - -
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Secondary Exam Result

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.29 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 52.0 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 56% 26.31% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 78% 42.47% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 13% 13.28% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 9% 6.53% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 11% 9.03% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 4.26 2.66 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 95% 95.91% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 66 104 144
Pupils staying in education 79% 82.35% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 70% 38.13% 32.73%
School sixth forms 9% 30.26% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.26% 10.22%
Other education destinations 0% 13.65% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 11% 8.78% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 6% 5% 3.59%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.41 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 55.2 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 71% 31.39% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 83% 46.19% 45.33%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 33% 16.77% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 14% 9.32% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 19% 12.06% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 4.59 2.91 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 98% 87.7% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 66 103 141
Pupils staying in education 88% 75.87% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 61% 41.52% 34.03%
School sixth forms 27% 29.09% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.57% 10.38%
Other education destinations 0% 4.7% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 3% 7.52% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 8% 4.61% 2.13%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.5 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 57 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 52% 28.32% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 80% 9 44.57% 43.41%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 25% 17.71% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 17% 13 8.57% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 25% 21 12.71% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 4.37 3 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 93% 97.52% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 68 101 135
Pupils staying in education 74% 86.33% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 41% 42.76% 33.25%
School sixth forms 32% 30.24% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.14% 8.45%
Other education destinations 0% 13.29% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 13% 8.76% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 6% 2.52% 2.75%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.22 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 49.6 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 52% 2 29.85% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 71% 3 45.37% 42.62%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 4% 18.89% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 4% 5 9.7% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 4% 5 13.48% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 3.51 2.82 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 100% 82.19% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 54 107 140
Pupils staying in education 85% 67.71% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 56% 34.81% 28.31%
School sixth forms 28% 32.1% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges - 0.05% 9.08%
Other education destinations - 0.14% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships 9% 7.43% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 6% 3.14% 2.05%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.22 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 48.5 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 50% 29.07% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 74% 46.15% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 10% 20.7% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 9% 13.07% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 9% 14.48% 16.26%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 97% 86.9% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 60 116 145
Pupils staying in education - 45.35% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 52% 37.1% 30.58%
School sixth forms 38% 31.95% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges - 6% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 0.25% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 8% 10.8% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 2.35% 2.45%
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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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cartmel Priory CofE School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1

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