Shankhill CofE Primary School

Type Primary / Voluntary controlled school
Age Range 3-11
Religion Church of England
Address Hethersgill
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA6 6JA
Phone 01228577264
Reference Number 112259

Shankhill CofE Primary School continues to perform well, retaining its overall good rating following the latest ungraded inspection. The school fosters a supportive community where pupils are well-known to staff, leading to exceptional meeting of individual needs. The curriculum is comprehensive and well-structured, enabling pupils to achieve high standards, particularly in reading, where early foundations are established from Nursery through to key stage 2. There is a strong emphasis on personal development and the understanding of diverse cultures, ensuring students are well-prepared for future challenges.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 43
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 51.16%
Girls: 48.84%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 21.1%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 0%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 13.3
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 16

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 4 2 6
2 3 1 4
3 Unknown 2 2
4 1 1 2
5 5 3 8
6 4 2 6

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 97.7%
Unclassified 2.3%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 26 Mar 2024
Date Report
26 Mar 2024 School inspection
18 Dec 2018 Short inspection
04 Feb 2015 Full inspection:
15 Jan 2013 Interim assessment
09 Feb 2010 Full inspection:
21 Sep 2006 Full inspection:
11 Mar 2002 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils are exceptionally well known by staff, which helps meet their needs.
  • The curriculum is broad, ambitious, and highly effective.
  • Staff are well-trained in teaching reading, leading to high phonics success rates.
  • Pupils exhibit exemplary behaviour and positive attitudes towards learning.
  • The school has a strong focus on personal development and understanding of diverse cultures.
  • A strong sense of community engagement enhances the learning experience.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 83%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 17%

Average Scaled Score

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Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 110
Maths 107

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 3 0
Third Preference 0 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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Fir Ends Primary School
Skitby Road, Smithfield, Fir Ends School, Skitby Road, Brampton, Cumbria, CA6 6AY
4.38 miles
Bewcastle School
Roadhead, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 6PF
4.56 miles
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