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Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding
The quality of practice and services Outstanding
Access to services by young children and families Outstanding
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding
Outcomes for children Outstanding
Outcomes for pupils Outstanding
The quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Early years provision Outstanding
Previous inspection grade Outstanding
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Foundational Skills: Leaders make sure that staff are well trained so that they teach early reading effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: Teachers have considerable subject expertise.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils spoke about what they know already and their new learning with assurance and genuine interest.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff provide appropriate tailored support to ensure that pupils with SEND achieve highly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ exemplary attitudes mean that everyone can learn without disruption.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders identify pupils’ additional needs early and provide tailored support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders deal swiftly and well with occasional incidents of unacceptable behaviour.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are vigilant and pass on any concerns quickly.
Parent Feedback: Parents recommend this school to others without reservation.
Parental Involvement: Parents who shared their views with inspectors feel privileged that their community is served by this exceptional school.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from a vast array of outdoor experiences.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils take great pride in their responsibilities such as tending to the school’s alpacas, bees and many reptiles.
Teacher Engagement: There is a palpable sense of teamwork among staff.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers introduce new learning at just the right time.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers regularly check that pupils remember essential knowledge.
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Crosthwaite CofE School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cumbria, North West.

It has 103 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.

At this school, 67% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.

This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Ofset report Outstanding Good Good
Age range 3-11 3-11 3-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 19.4 25.8 19
Proficient Math 105 108 102
Proficient Read 108 109 108
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 105 89 97
Reading 108 92 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 67% 53% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 25% 7.38% 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 2.1 Above Average
Writing 2 Above Average
Maths -1.1 Below 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 104 2 92 96
Reading 104 1 93 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 79% 29 61.76% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 9.28% 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 -1.8 Below Average
Writing 3.8 Well Above Average
Maths -1.4 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 102 90 94
Reading 105 92 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 50% 55.61% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 8% 8.1% 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 -2.3 Below Average
Writing 1 Above Average
Maths -4.1 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 - 85 93
Reading - 86 93

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard - 52.75% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 8.05% 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 - -
Writing - -
Maths - -
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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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Crosthwaite CofE School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1

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