Allonby Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Moss Lane Allonby Maryport Cumbria CA15 6QG |
| Phone | 01900881324 |
| Reference Number | 112100 |
Allonby Primary School is performing well overall, rated as 'Good' across all key areas including the quality of education, behavior, and leadership. The school fosters a nurturing environment where pupils thrive and develop positive relationships with peers and staff. Notably, the school places a strong emphasis on inclusive practices, particularly for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and most pupils achieve well across subjects. The school has also established an engaging curriculum that includes outdoor learning and a variety of enrichment activities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 18 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 61.11%
Girls: 38.89% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 6 | Unknown | 6 |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.4% |
| African | 5.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 03 Oct 2018 | Short inspection |
| 18 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 22 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Sep 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Feb 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a close-knit and nurturing school community
- Strong emphasis on inclusive practices for pupils with SEND
- Broad and knowledge-rich curriculum that engages students
- Effective support provided for struggling readers
- Positive relationships between pupils and staff
- Pupils demonstrate mature attitudes and respect for diversity
- Various opportunities for outdoor learning and enrichment activities
- High-quality phonics instruction for early readers
Areas for Improvement
- Staff occasionally do not address pupils' errors quickly enough
- Inconsistent delivery of the phonics programme by some staff
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 0 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Holme St Cuthbert School
Mawbray, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6QZ |
2.71 miles |
|
Oughterside Primary School
Aspatria, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 2PY |
2.88 miles |
|
St Matthew's CofE School
Westnewton, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 3NT |
3.3 miles |
|
Crosscanonby St John's CofE School
Garborough Close, Crosby, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6RX |
3.31 miles |
|
Richmond Hill School
Queen Street, Aspatria, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 3BQ |
4.26 miles |
|
Dearham Primary School
The Went, Dearham, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 7HR |
4.58 miles |
|
Maryport CofE Primary School
Camp Road, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6JN |
4.7 miles |
|
Plumbland CofE School
School Lane, Parsonby, Aspatria, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 2DQ |
4.72 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Beacon Hill Community School
Market Square, Aspatria, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 3EZ |
3.83 miles |
|
Netherhall School
Netherhall Road, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6NT |
4.65 miles |