Great Corby School and Nursery
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Great Corby Carlisle Cumbria CA4 8NE |
| Phone | 01228560399 |
| Reference Number | 137860 |
Great Corby School and Nursery continues to perform at a good level, providing a supportive and vibrant environment where pupils thrive. The school fosters positive relationships among students and staff, contributing to a happy and respectful school culture. Notably, pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are encouraged to achieve their personal best. The curriculum is ambitious, and there are ample opportunities for pupils to engage in extracurricular activities that enhance their learning and development. This inspection marks the second ungraded assessment since the school’s last inspection in 2018, and it serves as a confirmation of the school's ongoing quality of education following the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 101 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.44%
Girls: 43.56% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| 2 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| 3 | 2 | 8 | 10 |
| 4 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| 5 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| 6 | 8 | 7 | 15 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 98% |
| White, Other | 1% |
| Irish | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2024 | School inspection |
| 18 Sep 2018 | Short inspection |
| 18 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Great Corby Primary School | |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 13 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
| 23 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils have positive relationships with staff and each other.
- The school offers a broad and ambitious curriculum.
- Children in early years settle in quickly and are well prepared for key stage 1.
- Effective staff interactions promote curiosity among young learners.
- Pupils are highly motivated and work well together.
- There is a strong focus on personal development and British values.
- The school has identified and supports pupils with SEND effectively.
- Staff feel valued and supported in their roles.
Areas for Improvement
- Some gaps and misunderstandings in pupils' knowledge are not addressed promptly.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 13% |
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 | 108 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
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 | 3.5 | ||
| Writing | 0.3 | ||
| Maths | 0.4 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 5 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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