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Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not Previously Inspected
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good
Outcomes for pupils Good
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Foundational Skills: Pupils frequently take books home to read to parents and carers, indicating a strong focus on reading.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum includes a wide range of subjects that contribute well to pupils' development.
Areas Needing Improvement: Providing more opportunities for pupils to use their mathematical knowledge in other subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Current pupils make good progress in reading and mathematics across key stages.
Support for Falling Behind: They have revised the way teachers plan the teaching of writing to ensure progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is good, typically conducting themselves well around the school with positive attitudes.
Support for SEND Pupils: Most pupils with SEND make good progress as a result of effective support and training for staff.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The culture of safeguarding in the school is strong, with effective systems to protect pupils from harm.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure that pupils are safe and support their well-being effectively.
Parent Feedback: Most parents were positive about the work of the school and its staff, appreciating the changes brought by the headteacher.
Parental Involvement: Leaders involve parents in their child’s education effectively through shared 'learning journeys'.
Extracurricular Activities: A good range of activities and clubs promote pupils’ spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development effectively.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate the training they receive and feel it improves their performance.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective questioning and assessment help pupils learn from mistakes, contributing to good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders use various methods like lesson observations and analysis of pupils’ books to check teaching quality.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teaching assistants sometimes do not match activities closely enough to pupils' needs.
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Longtown Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.

It has 202 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.

At this school, 70% 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
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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 19.1 14.8 22.4
Proficient Math 102 108 104
Proficient Read 104 110 106
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 102 88 97
Reading 104 90 98

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 70% 46.89% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 4% 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 -2.5 Below Average
Writing 0.1 Average
Maths -3.6 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 1 88 96
Reading 104 1 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 78% 21 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 -0.4 Average
Writing -0.8 Below Average
Maths -1.0 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 4 91 94
Reading 103 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 57% 16 57.28% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 4% 4 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 0 -
Writing -1.1 Below Average
Maths 0.6 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 107 89 93
Reading 104 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 73% 54.07% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 8% 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 -2.2 Below Average
Writing -1.6 Below Average
Maths 0.4 Average
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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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Longtown Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1

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