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Cummersdale School
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Cummersdale School
- Primary
- Cummersdale CA2 6BD
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Learning to read is a top priority; children build on phonics knowledge and develop a love of reading.
Success of the Curriculum: The revised curriculum ensures students learn interesting things and achieve well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subject leaders need to monitor the curriculum delivery more effectively.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers use assessments to identify gaps and plan next steps ensuring all pupils, including those with SEND, succeed.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils falling behind in reading receive swift support to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and do not disturb others' learning; they are enthusiastic and attend regularly.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils receive accurate and early identification with appropriate support to ensure they succeed.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff deal effectively with rare cases of bullying, and pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff have regular training in safeguarding and child protection, enabling them to identify risks effectively.
Parent Feedback: Parents’ opinions impact inspection decisions and report outcomes.
Parental Involvement: Parents can participate in feedback through Ofsted Parent View and are considered in inspection decisions.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils take part in adventurous activities, trips, and competitive sports.
Outdoor Facilities: Children enjoy playing and learning together outside.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers believe in students and encourage them to do their best.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' subject knowledge helps pupils learn and remember more.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers make good use of assessment strategies to fill learning gaps.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subject leaders need to check curriculum delivery more effectively.
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About Us
Cummersdale School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 102 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 13% 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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Our mission is to provide Cummersdale School students with a top-notch education, equipping them with the knowledge and abilities necessary to succeed in secondary education and beyond while also ensuring that they have fond memories of their time in kindergarten.
Our goal is to make sure the students at Cummersdale School succeed.
We set exemplary standards, employ best practises, and take the lead.
The children are at the centre of all we do.
We acknowledge and appreciate everyone's contributions, which are essential to the school's success.
People should not be left out, excluded, unsupported, or considered a member of the team.
failing to participate, integrate, or form a team.
We fulfil the duties that are clearly assigned to us.
We do what we love because we love what we do.
We foster an atmosphere that makes learning enjoyable and gratifying.
We are excited about the school development plan we have since it provides us with the chance to learn and advance.
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Our goal is to make sure the students at Cummersdale School succeed.
We set exemplary standards, employ best practises, and take the lead.
The children are at the centre of all we do.
We acknowledge and appreciate everyone's contributions, which are essential to the school's success.
People should not be left out, excluded, unsupported, or considered a member of the team.
failing to participate, integrate, or form a team.
We fulfil the duties that are clearly assigned to us.
We do what we love because we love what we do.
We foster an atmosphere that makes learning enjoyable and gratifying.
We are excited about the school development plan we have since it provides us with the chance to learn and advance.
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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 |
C-
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B-
|
D-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17 | 25.8 | 24.5 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 109 | - |
| 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 | 103 | 88 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 13% | 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 | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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 | - | 88 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 10 | 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 | 0% | 56.23% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | - | - |
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 7 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 111 9 | 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 | 92% 42 | 57.28% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 25% | 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 | 5.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3 | Above 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 | 101 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 50% | 54.07% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | Below 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cummersdale School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1