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Cartmel Priory CofE School
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Cartmel Priory CofE School
- Secondary
- Lower Allithwaite LA11 7SA
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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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About Us
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 |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.2 | 15.1 | 18.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 56% | 48% | 60% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 21.20% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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% |
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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