St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Trinity Way Keswick Cumbria CA12 4HZ |
| Phone | 01768773017 |
| Reference Number | 134789 |
St Herbert’s CofE Primary and Nursery School is performing well, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas. The school provides a welcoming environment where pupils feel proud and happy to attend. Strong relationships among pupils and staff contribute to a positive atmosphere of care and consideration. The ambitious curriculum is designed to ensure that pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well, with effective support identified for all students to thrive. A strong emphasis on personal development is reflected in a variety of extracurricular opportunities offered to pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 258 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.45%
Girls: 51.55% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 11 | 25 |
| 2 | 18 | 15 | 33 |
| 3 | 14 | 22 | 36 |
| 4 | 20 | 21 | 41 |
| 5 | 20 | 14 | 34 |
| 6 | 15 | 22 | 37 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.6% |
| White, Other | 4.3% |
| Unclassified | 4.3% |
| Indian | 2.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| Asian, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 16 Oct 2018 | Short inspection |
| 06 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Apr 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate pride and happiness in attending school.
- Strong relationships exist between pupils and staff.
- Ambitious curriculum supports achievement for all pupils.
- Effective support for students with SEND.
- Wide range of extracurricular activities promotes personal development.
- Consistent teaching of phonics aids early reading success.
Areas for Improvement
- In a few subjects, the smaller components of knowledge are not clearly defined, leading to some gaps in learning.
- Pupils' writing skills at the end of key stage 2 need further development and practice.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 8% |
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 | 0.9 | ||
| Writing | -3.7 | ||
| Maths | 0.5 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Braithwaite CofE Primary School
Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TD |
2.64 miles |
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Threlkeld CofE Primary School
Blease Road, Threlkeld, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RX |
2.98 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Keswick School
Vicarage Hill, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5QB |
0.99 miles |