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Rockcliffe CofE School
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Rockcliffe CofE School
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- Rockcliffe CA6 4AA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders prioritise reading throughout the school with a consistent phonics curriculum starting in the Reception Year.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils are developing secure knowledge in most subjects due to a well-designed and well-taught curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some foundation subjects, pupils' learning lacks depth due to recent curriculum changes.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers provide practical opportunities for children to learn maths and reading from an early age.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers spot pupils who may be falling behind very quickly and help them catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave sensibly and are respectful; few struggle but receive right support.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers are skilled in providing support to meet the needs of all learners, including those with complex SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders deal with bullying and name-calling effectively; staff ensure pupils learn about safety online and personal boundaries.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders and governors ensure regular training for staff to know when a pupil may be at risk; effective support provided.
Parent Feedback: Parents typically commented on how well children flourish and how caring the staff are.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils participate in cultural visits and adventurous activities such as visits to outdoor education centres.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have good subject knowledge and use a range of training opportunities to improve their teaching.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use assessment strategies effectively to check that pupils are learning the curriculum content.
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About Us
Rockcliffe CofE School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 141 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 50% 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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Welcoming you to Rockcliffe CE School gives me great pleasure. Rockcliffe is quite unique, and we are incredibly proud of our exceptional students, devoted parents, motivating faculty, and visionary governors. We all contribute to making Rockcliffe a secure, joyful, and enjoyable place to learn. A Christian ethos supports the nurturing, encouraging, and exciting atmosphere that our school offers. We hold everyone to a high standard and aim for perfection in everything we do. We work alongside parents and carers to encourage children to develop as fully as possible so our children grow socially, spiritually, personally, emotionally and academically. Our staff members are extremely dedicated, motivated, and diligent. You can get a feel for our school through the information on our website. See what we do by visiting the pages for each of our classes. Our school is regularly described as being warm, friendly and welcoming and if you are considering our school for your child, we would like to invite you to visit us to meet the children and staff.
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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 | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.4 | 25.8 | 18.6 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 107 |
| 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 | 103 | 88 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 50% | 46.89% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| 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 | 102 5 | 88 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 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 | 67% 21 | 56.23% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 17 | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | 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 | 107 4 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 3 | 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 | 46% 1 | 57.28% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% 17 | 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 | 2.1 | Above 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 | 103 | 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 | 47% | 54.07% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.0 | 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Rockcliffe CofE School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
