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Upperby Primary School
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Upperby Primary School
- Primary
- Carlisle CA2 4JT
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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 | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers provide opportunities for children to learn to count and compare numbers and sizes.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have revised the curriculum, ensuring it is organised in a logical way.
Areas Needing Improvement: Older pupils in key stage 2 have some gaps in their knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils in key stages 1 and 2 are developing an increasingly secure body of subject knowledge.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders ensure that pupils who find learning difficult receive effective support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils usually behave well and rarely disturb the learning of others.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers and leaders identify the needs of pupils with SEND accurately and promptly.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff deal with any cases of bullying effectively. Pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders and governors ensure that all staff know how to keep pupils safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents comment on how well children settle into school and find staff caring and approachable.
Parental Involvement: Pupils’ participation in the school council via an electronic voting system helps them learn about democracy.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy cultural and adventurous activities such as visits to outdoor education centres and cities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers make good use of training opportunities to improve their teaching.
Impact on Student Progress: Most pupils achieve well, including children in the early years.
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About Us
Upperby Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 379 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 54% 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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Thanks for visiting Upperby Primary School. Being the head of such a remarkable institution is a privilege. Since I've began working at the school, our students, parents, and the entire school community have welcomed me with open arms and provided me with support. Serving Carlisle's southern region is our school. There are now 416 students enrolled in the recently expanded, two-form entrance school. Our top priority is making sure that our kids are secure and happy in a stimulating environment. Our knowledgeable teaching staff is dedicated to provide a unique and challenging curriculum in a supportive setting. Academic achievement and raising ambitions for all of our children are something we value highly in order to help them attain their full potential. Through a variety of activities, such as a school choir, music lessons, guests, and outings, we improve our kids' education. Key Stage 2 students have access to a variety of residential opportunities. We are an inclusive school that serves children with a range of needs. Children are nurtured at Upperby School, where a robust curriculum helps them develop their skills. You can get a sense of our school from our website, I hope. Please schedule a visit if you would like to see our school; I would be happy to show you around.
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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-
|
D-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.5 | 25.8 | 20.6 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 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 | 104 | 88 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 54% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3.2 | 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 | 99 2 | 88 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 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 | 36% 13 | 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 | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.4 | Well 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 | 101 1 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 49% | 57.28% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 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 | -4.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.2 | 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 | 102 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 49% | 54.07% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -6.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.6 | Below 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Upperby Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1