Borrowdale CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Borrowdale Keswick Cumbria CA12 5XG |
| Phone | 01768777686 |
| Reference Number | 112333 |
Borrowdale CofE Primary School is performing well, maintaining a good overall effectiveness in all assessed areas. The school fosters a caring environment where pupils feel valued and supported, which has contributed positively to their educational experience. Many pupils join the school at various stages and are welcomed into a community that prioritizes their academic and personal development. With effective leadership and management, the school has high expectations and works closely with families to ensure pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve satisfactorily.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 33 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 60.61%
Girls: 39.39% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 9.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2 | 3 | Unknown | 3 |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 72.7% |
| White, Other | 15.2% |
| Unclassified | 12.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 26 Sep 2018 | Short inspection |
| 17 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 04 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Sep 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong support and care for pupils, fostering a family-centered environment.
- High academic expectations and effective personal development programs.
- Pupils generally achieve well across a broad curriculum.
- Strong subject knowledge among staff helps to deliver the curriculum effectively.
- Effective strategies in place to promote regular attendance.
- Pupils benefit from a rich array of extracurricular activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack clearly defined subject-specific content.
- At times, lessons include activities that do not engage all pupils effectively.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 2 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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