Rockcliffe CofE School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Rockcliffe Carlisle Cumbria CA6 4AA |
| Phone | 01228674631 |
| Reference Number | 112258 |
Rockcliffe CofE School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected domains. Pupils express enjoyment in attending school and feel safe, demonstrating friendly and polite behaviors. The school's leadership has effectively implemented high expectations for behavior and learning, supporting pupils' personal development and building strong relationships within the school community. Notable strengths include a well-structured curriculum, effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and positive parental feedback regarding early years provisions. However, while the school has introduced recent improvements in the curriculum, some subjects still lack depth in pupils' learning. The impact of these curriculum changes has not yet fully reached all year groups, indicating a need for ongoing attention to ensure consistent learning experiences across all subjects. Overall, Rockcliffe CofE School provides a nurturing environment with committed staff who strive to ensure pupils' success and readiness for future educational stages.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 134 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.99%
Girls: 47.01% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 11 | 19 |
| 2 | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| 3 | 11 | 8 | 19 |
| 4 | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| 5 | 11 | 9 | 20 |
| 6 | 16 | 8 | 24 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.5% |
| Unclassified | 3.7% |
| Chinese | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
| 02 Mar 2017 | Short inspection |
| 01 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Dec 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Feb 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy school and feel safe.
- Leaders have high expectations for behavior.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND.
- Well-structured curriculum and effective phonics teaching.
- Positive engagement with parents, especially in early years.
- Pupils develop skills through cultural visits and adventurous activities.
- Effective safeguarding arrangements in place.
Areas for Improvement
- Some foundation subjects lack depth in pupils' learning due to recent curriculum changes.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
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 | 103 | ||
| 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 | -0.4 | ||
| Writing | 0 | ||
| Maths | 0.5 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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