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Beaconside CofE Primary School
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Beaconside CofE Primary School
- Primary
- Penrith CA11 8EN
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| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics is a strength of the school. Pupils make good use of skills in reading, writing, and communication across different themes.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils are making accelerated progress in reading, writing, and mathematics across all classes.
Foundational Skills: Early reading is prioritised; pupils read fluently by key stage 2.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum meets all pupils' needs effectively.
Areas Needing Improvement: Reading needs better coordination across different phases and greater prioritization in homework.
Areas Needing Improvement: Links between early years and key stage 1 need clearer identification.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Overall, pupils' achievement is good with progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, conduct themselves sensibly around the school, and support each other鈥檚 learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well across the curriculum with a focus on foundational skills.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective extra support for struggling readers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Respectful behaviour; disruptions are rare.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who struggle in reading receive extra sessions but require more support to catch up.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teaching assistants receive specialist training, ensuring pupils with disabilities and those with special educational needs make good progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND access same curriculum with tailored support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is uncommon and handled quickly by teachers; pupils have a good understanding of safety and bullying issues.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils are taught to adopt a healthy lifestyle and avoid dangers, ensuring their welfare and safety.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding measures are effective; pupils learn to stay safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School promotes both mental and physical health.
Parent Feedback: Parents are highly positive in their views, recommending the school to others.
Parental Involvement: The school has strong links with parents and the wider community, including various partnerships.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views considered in school evaluations.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from numerous extracurricular activities such as sports and 鈥榤ake it鈥� clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: Good use of indoor and outdoor spaces to develop children's skills, including number sequencing activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Broad range of clubs including cooking and cheerleading.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and teaching assistants regularly monitor pupil progress and engage in professional development.
Impact on Student Progress: Good teaching helps pupils achieve well, with many making substantial progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular observation and review processes ensure that teaching quality is maintained and improves.
Teacher Engagement: Strong subject knowledge and engaging activities.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers check understanding; address misconceptions.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers need to ensure better coordination of reading improvement strategies and optimal use of teaching assistants.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Developing assessment approaches in some subjects.
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About Us
Beaconside CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 467 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 55% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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As a church of England school, we value every child and what makes them special. Our large school is located in a rural town in Cumbria with a unique mix of qualities (location, population, and possibilities). We give every kid the tools they need to create a future that values living life to the fullest, a love of learning, and a desire to excel. Every youngster is encouraged to value their individuality and to understand the seemingly limitless possibilities for their future. We make sure that all of their learning is supported by solid reading, writing, and math skills. Every child has special abilities, talents, and qualities that we emphasise, encourage, and let shine.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.9 | 25.8 | 21.4 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 103 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 89 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 92 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% | 53% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 1% | 7.38% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 2 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% 5 | 61.76% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 10 | 9.28% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -1.0 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 1 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% 3 | 55.61% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 3 | 8.1% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 85 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 86 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% | 52.75% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 8.05% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Beaconside CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
