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Cumwhinton School
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading has a high priority in the curriculum with highly skilled staff teaching phonics early.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious for all pupils, including those with SEND.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment in some foundation subjects is not precise enough.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils learn to be competent mathematicians and most learn to read fluently at the earliest possible stage.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who find reading difficult receive the right support to master phonics and begin to develop fluency.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well and show great respect for everyone in the school community.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are identified at an early stage and receive good support to learn the same curriculum as other pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Simple rules ensure everyone can learn and be safe in school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils actively help other people and learn to take risks safely through challenging activities.
Parent Feedback: Parents typically comment that staff are ‘polite, approachable and friendly’.
Parental Involvement: The inspectors spoke with parents informally at the beginning of the school day and in the stay-and-play session.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from a wide range of opportunities, including residential visits, clubs and trips.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy using the Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) area at breaks and lunchtimes.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have secure knowledge of the subjects they teach.
Impact on Student Progress: Accurate assessments in mathematics and English help teachers know what help pupils may need.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Considerable turbulence in staffing over the last two years.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: While learning is assessed in foundation subjects, assessment is sometimes not precise.
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Cumwhinton School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 199 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 68% 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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We are a rural primary school (4–11) located in Cumwhinton, a picturesque community just outside of Carlisle.
Every student at Cumwhinton is encouraged to identify and develop his or her unique skills and abilities through a challenging curriculum that goes above and beyond the requirements of the core national curriculum and includes global, athletic, and creative arts components.
We are committed to helping all of our students succeed and be happy.
The advantage of Cumwhinton Primary School is that it is situated in lovely grounds with a fantastic playing field and community play area that kids can use during break times and their PE courses.
We are quite proud of our learning environment and use it to both encourage study and recognise accomplishments.
Finally, we encourage family and teamwork, which is ingrained in our school's character.
We think that when home and school cooperate for the good of the kids, they learn the most.
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We are a rural primary school (4–11) located in Cumwhinton, a picturesque community just outside of Carlisle.
Every student at Cumwhinton is encouraged to identify and develop his or her unique skills and abilities through a challenging curriculum that goes above and beyond the requirements of the core national curriculum and includes global, athletic, and creative arts components.
We are committed to helping all of our students succeed and be happy.
The advantage of Cumwhinton Primary School is that it is situated in lovely grounds with a fantastic playing field and community play area that kids can use during break times and their PE courses.
We are quite proud of our learning environment and use it to both encourage study and recognise accomplishments.
Finally, we encourage family and teamwork, which is ingrained in our school's character.
We think that when home and school cooperate for the good of the kids, they learn the most.
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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-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.1 | 25.8 | 21.2 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 108 |
| 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 | 102 | 88 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 68% | 46.89% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 | 102 3 | 88 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 4 | 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 | 40% 18 | 56.23% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 1 | 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 | -3.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | 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 | 105 2 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 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 | 58% 1 | 57.28% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 6 | 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 | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | 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 | 103 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 57% | 54.07% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.9 | Below 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cumwhinton School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
