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Ghyllside Primary School
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- Kendal LA9 4JB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: High phonics screening check results and consistent maths improvement.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is exciting, vibrant, and enhances learning through outdoor experiences.
Foundational Skills: The school implements a bespoke phonics program delivered well by staff, fostering confident readers.
Areas Needing Improvement: Improving progress in mathematics for disadvantaged pupils.
Success of the Curriculum: Implemented broad curriculum with coherent knowledge steps in some subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects need better clarity in expected knowledge and delivery order.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strong improvements in maths, high attainment in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Targeted support and additional activities for disadvantaged pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Good behaviour and positive attitudes reported by parents and teachers.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Students generally achieve well in English and maths by leaving school.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive attitudes and rare disruptions, students are well-conducted.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support strategies in place, but assessment methods vary.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders provide good additional support to parents and address any decline in progress quickly.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strong early identification systems, external support is sought appropriately.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Thorough safeguarding with comprehensive training for staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective collaboration with external agencies ensures pupil welfare and safety.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe, supported by peers and staff fostering strong care.
Parent Feedback: Parents speak highly of the school, noting approachable and supportive teachers.
Parental Involvement: Workshops for parents enhance involvement and strategies at home.
Extracurricular Activities: Clubs include computer coding, chess, football, and netball, with successful sports achievements.
Outdoor Facilities: Many trips and outdoor learning opportunities leveraging the school's geographical setting.
Extracurricular Activities: Diverse clubs like sports, music and eco-club enrich pupil experiences.
Teacher Engagement: Regular monitoring and professional discussions improve teaching quality.
Impact on Student Progress: Focused efforts leading to improved outcomes in key areas like maths and reading.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Continuous focus on quality of teaching, learning, and assessment with regular checking activities.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need to further enhance skills to measure funding impact on disadvantaged pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Inconsistent checks on learning lead to varied student support.
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About Us
Ghyllside Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 451 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 61% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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C
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.2 | 21 | 23.8 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 104 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 106 |
| 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 | 105 | 89 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 61% | 53% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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 | 105 1 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 93 | 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 | 70% | 61.76% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 3 | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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 | 104 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 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 | 70% 2 | 55.61% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 3 | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0 | - |
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 | 85 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 86 | 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 | 68% | 52.75% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | Below Average |
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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
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ghyllside Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1