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Holm Cultram Abbey CofE School
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Leadership and management Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
The quality of education Good
Personal development Good
Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
Outcomes for learners Good
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Foundational Skills: Children develop their reading and number skills well from their first days in the Reception class.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have revised the curriculum, ensuring it is ambitious and logically organised to support pupils’ learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: A few subject leaders are new and need training to further develop the curriculum.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers spot pupils falling behind in phonics quickly and help them catch up.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff help pupils who may be falling behind to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, rarely disrupt learning, and teachers are kind and fair.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders accurately identify pupils with SEND early, ensuring appropriate support is in place.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders deal with bullying and name-calling effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Governors make careful checks on safeguarding procedures, ensuring the school remains safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents say staff are approachable, always willing to listen, and that their children are well cared for.
Parental Involvement: Parents feel involved and know that their children are well cared for.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils participate in events like tag rugby and Bright Stars, learn musical instruments, and go on residential visits.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils participate in trips to outdoor learning centres, helping them build character and confidence.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued and appreciated. Teachers ensure that all pupils receive the support they need.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers ensure that pupils are well prepared to move on to the next stage in their education.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers check carefully that pupils are learning and remembering the curriculum content.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subject leaders need training in leadership roles.
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Holm Cultram Abbey CofE School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cumbria, North West.

It has 50 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 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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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 4-11 3-11 4-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 13.8 25.8 15.8
Proficient Math 99 108 102
Proficient Read 98 109 102
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 99 88 97
Reading 98 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 0% 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 -5.8 Well Below Average
Writing -2.7 Below Average
Maths -3.8 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 - 88 96
Reading - 89 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard - 56.23% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 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 - -
Writing - -
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 101 91 94
Reading 104 92 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 25% 57.28% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 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 1.5 Above Average
Writing -0.2 Average
Maths -0.6 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 - 89 93
Reading - 90 93

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard - 54.07% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 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 - -
Writing - -
Maths - -
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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
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Holm Cultram Abbey CofE School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1

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