Cumwhinton School

Type Primary / Community school
Age Range 4-11
Religion Does not apply
Address School Road
Cumwhinton
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA4 8DU
Phone 01228560400
Reference Number 112108

Cumwhinton Primary School has been rated as good overall, showcasing a friendly atmosphere that supports effective learning for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school has made significant improvements particularly in the early years, resulting in strong foundations for pupils as they transition to key stage 1. The well-structured curriculum ensures pupils achieve well and are well prepared for future educational phases, although there is room for improvement in how learning gaps are identified in some foundation subjects. Parents appreciate the approachable and dedicated staff who foster good relationships within the community.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 193
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 49.22%
Girls: 50.78%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 5.2%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 0%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 27.6
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 25.7
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 29

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 17 13 30
2 14 14 28
3 11 18 29
4 15 13 28
5 16 13 29
6 12 18 30

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 97.9%
Unclassified 0.5%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Outstanding
Last Report Date 14 Nov 2023
Date Report
14 Nov 2023 School inspection:
04 May 2022 School inspection
16 Nov 2016 Short inspection
26 Mar 2012 Full inspection:
07 Nov 2008 Full inspection:
12 Sep 2005 Full inspection:
29 Nov 1999 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Strong emphasis on reading with effective phonics teaching.
  • Well-structured early years provision that builds a solid foundation.
  • Ambitious curriculum that includes all pupils.
  • Pupils behave very well and show respect for their peers.
  • Diverse learning opportunities that enhance personal development.

Areas for Improvement

  • Assessment in some foundation subjects is not precise enough to identify gaps in knowledge.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 47%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 7%

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 106
Maths 102

Progress Scores

A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 1.4
Writing 1.2
Maths -0.8

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Average Scaled Score

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 33 1
Third Preference 14 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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