Longtown Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Mary Street Longtown Carlisle Cumbria CA6 5UG |
| Phone | 01228791203 |
| Reference Number | 143116 |
Longtown Primary School shows signs of significant improvement since its previous inspection, with strong positive relationships between staff and pupils creating a nurturing environment. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, ensuring pupils, including those with SEND, achieve highly and are well-prepared for their next learning stage. However, there is a noted discrepancy between the school's strong performance indicators and the actual published outcomes, which were below the national average in key subjects at the end of Year 6.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 202 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.51%
Girls: 51.49% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| 2 | 9 | 13 | 22 |
| 3 | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| 4 | 8 | 15 | 23 |
| 5 | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| 6 | 16 | 15 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.6% |
| White, Other | 2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 14 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum
- High achievement levels among pupils
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Nurturing school environment
- Impressive range of enrichment activities
- Well-trained staff with deep subject knowledge
- Positive relationships with parents and carers
Areas for Improvement
- End of Year 6 attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics was below national average
- Recent published outcomes do not reflect the school's improved performance
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
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 | 106 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
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 | -2.5 | ||
| Writing | 0.1 | ||
| Maths | -3.6 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 4 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Blackford CofE Primary School
Blackford, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4ES |
4.05 miles |
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Fir Ends Primary School
Skitby Road, Smithfield, Fir Ends School, Skitby Road, Brampton, Cumbria, CA6 6AY |
4.3 miles |
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Rockcliffe CofE School
Rockcliffe, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4AA |
4.57 miles |
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