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Thursby Primary School
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children develop their language, communication and number skills well.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve well in most subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a very few subjects, the curriculum is at an earlier stage of development.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers ensure that reading has a high priority and pupils achieve well.
Support for Falling Behind: Meticulous checks on pupils’ learning mean that teachers are quick to spot any pupils who may be falling behind. Staff provide very effective support to help them catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well, enjoy their lessons, and lessons are rarely disrupted.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders and teachers accurately identify pupils with SEND early and check carefully that the right support is in place for these pupils to thrive.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff deal with rare cases of bullying effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Governors make careful checks on safeguarding procedures to assure themselves that the school continues to be safe.
Parent Feedback: Inspectors considered the responses to Ofsted Parent View, including free-text comments.
Parental Involvement: Pupils are very much part of the local community and participate in local events.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils take part in a range of cultural and adventurous activities like visiting museums and an outdoor education centre.
Outdoor Facilities: Children have ample opportunities for playing and exploring outdoors.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued and appreciated. They are keen to participate in professional development and training.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers know what pupils need to learn at each stage and check carefully that pupils are learning and remembering the curriculum.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders make careful checks on teaching quality, ensuring best practices are followed.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In a few subjects, the curriculum is at an earlier stage of development.
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About Us
Thursby Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 112 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 75% 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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Families and friends of Thursby Primary School are cordially invited. We are a successful, joyful school located in the picturesque village of Thursby on the outskirts of Carlisle. Our kids are a benefit to the neighbourhood and the school. Every child is valued by our committed staff, who have a range of abilities and talents. We provide a secure and nurturing setting where we value and nurture the whole child. Every child is valued, and they are all handled both individually and collectively. We have so much to offer all children, from outdoor active learning and wellbeing set alongside excellent behaviour and positive attitudes to learning as a priority to successful outcomes and knowledgeable children. Our highly qualified and professional staff members, who are constantly available to parents and collaborate for the best interests of our kids, give our kids a very good education. We sincerely hope that our website will assist you in learning more about us, but if there is anything you cannot locate or see, please phone and come in to see us. We understand how crucial it is for you to select the best school for your child. We're here to help you however we can.
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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-
|
C-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.7 | 25.8 | 14 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 110 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 109 | 108 |
| 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 | 104 | 88 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 75% | 46.89% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 | 109 3 | 88 | 96 |
| Reading | 111 5 | 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 | 88% 15 | 56.23% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 25% 5 | 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 | 5.1 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | 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 | 106 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 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 | 73% 7 | 57.28% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% 13 | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 | 106 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 80% | 54.07% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 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 | 4.0 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | Above 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Thursby Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1