Plumbland CofE School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | School Lane Parsonby Aspatria Wigton Cumbria CA7 2DQ |
| Phone | 01697320628 |
| Reference Number | 112275 |
Plumbland Church of England School continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school. Pupils are proud to attend and benefit from strong relationships with staff and effective pastoral support, contributing to a positive and safe learning environment. Leaders have high expectations for behavior and academic achievement, and students are generally well-prepared for the next stage of their education. The curriculum is ambitious and mostly well-structured, fostering resilience and respect among pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 53 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 60.38%
Girls: 39.62% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 2 | 9 | 2 | 11 |
| 3 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 4 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 6 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 98.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Jun 2022 | School inspection |
| 24 Jan 2017 | Short inspection |
| 12 Sep 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 13 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff
- Effective pastoral support contributing to pupils' sense of safety
- High expectations for pupils' behavior and achievement
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum
- Timely support for pupils falling behind in reading
- Wider personal development curriculum promotes tolerance and respect
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum not finalized in a very small number of subjects hindering some pupils' learning
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | 105 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
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 | -3.2 | ||
| Writing | 0.7 | ||
| Maths | -4.8 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 1 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Oughterside Primary School
Aspatria, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 2PY |
1.85 miles |
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Richmond Hill School
Queen Street, Aspatria, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 3BQ |
1.91 miles |
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St Michael's CofE Primary School
Bothel, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 2HN |
2.16 miles |
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Blennerhasset School
Blennerhasset, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 3RL |
2.61 miles |
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St Matthew's CofE School
Westnewton, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 3NT |
3.26 miles |
|
Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School
Dovenby, Cumbria, Bridekirk Dovenby School, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0PG |
4.25 miles |
|
Crosscanonby St John's CofE School
Garborough Close, Crosby, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6RX |
4.59 miles |
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Allonby Primary School
Moss Lane, Allonby, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6QG |
4.72 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Beacon Hill Community School
Market Square, Aspatria, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 3EZ |
1.77 miles |