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Low Furness CofE Primary School
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Low Furness CofE Primary School
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- Urswick LA12 0TA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Good teaching in early years helps children make strong progress, particularly in phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum helps pupils develop well spiritually, morally, socially, and culturally.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subject leaders need a better understanding of standards to ensure the most able pupils are challenged.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils are making strong progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Systems are embedded for measuring progress and holding teachers accountable, ensuring pupils at risk of falling behind receive necessary support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils conduct themselves well, feel safe, and are proud of their achievements.
Support for SEND Pupils: Good leadership ensures that SEND pupils make strong progress with effective help from various agencies.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare, and any incidents are quickly addressed by teachers. Pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding with rigorous systems in place.
Parent Feedback: Parents agree that their children feel safe and are making good progress.
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved through open-door policies, special assemblies, and community activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils participate in a wide range of extra-curricular and sporting activities, including choir festivals and sports competitions.
Outdoor Facilities: Children enjoy activities in the school’s natural woodland environment.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers value training provided by leaders, contributing to improvements in their work.
Impact on Student Progress: Strong impact on student achievement due to high expectations and well-planned learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders conduct range of activities to monitor quality; assessments and feedback improve teaching.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subjects do not challenge the most able pupils sufficiently.
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About Us
Low Furness CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 136 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 73% 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 | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C
|
B-
|
D-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.6 | 25.8 | 14.5 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 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 | 107 | 89 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 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 | 73% | 53% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 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 | 4.3 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | 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 | 106 1 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 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 | 67% 2 | 61.76% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.0 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | 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 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 69% 7 | 55.61% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 2 | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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 | 103 | 85 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 76% | 52.75% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 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 | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Low Furness CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1