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Bookwell Primary School
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Bookwell Primary School
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics programme is implemented consistently well, leading to confident and fluent readers.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad, rich, and ambitious curriculum designed to meet needs exceptionally well, including pupils with SEND.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve highly and are extremely well prepared for their next stage of education.
Support for Falling Behind: Those who need additional help are supported effectively, ensuring they become confident and fluent readers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have excellent attitudes to learning, high levels of respect for one another and staff, and behave very well during lessons.
Support for SEND Pupils: The additional needs of pupils with SEND are identified early and supported adeptly, meeting individual needs effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: High-quality education ensures a positive impact on pupils' safety and well-being.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School promotes pupils' welfare through a positive, inclusive culture and effective safeguarding arrangements.
Parent Feedback: Parents give highly positive feedback, reflecting satisfaction with the school's efforts and outcomes.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils relish partaking in many different clubs, such as drama and dance, choir, cookery, gardening, and orienteering.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils challenge themselves during outdoor pursuits, such as ghyll scrambling, canoeing, and fell-walking.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are highly skilled and engage pupils through rich discussions about subject content.
Impact on Student Progress: Expert delivery of the curriculum significantly contributes to the deep body of knowledge acquired by pupils.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers check what pupils know and can remember, quickly addressing any misconceptions.
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About Us
Bookwell Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 208 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 83% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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As headteacher, I am incredibly proud of our exceptional school and all that it offers our students. Every student is valued at our school, which is joyful, secure, and caring. This is a result of the excellent interactions in our school community among the students, teachers, parents, and governors. The development of the whole child is our priority at Bookwell, and we give all of our students the chance to achieve, develop, and grow while also learning independence and respect for one another. I would be happy to welcome you to our school if you wanted to schedule a visit.
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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 |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.3 | 25.8 | 20.8 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 108 | 98 |
| Proficient Read | 111 | 109 | 98 |
| 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 | 107 | 88 | 97 |
| Reading | 111 | 90 | 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 | 83% | 46.89% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 4.49% | 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 | 4.6 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | Above 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 | 108 3 | 88 | 96 |
| Reading | 111 1 | 89 | 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 | 100% 10 | 56.23% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 13 | 7.45% | 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 | 5.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.0 | 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 | 111 3 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 112 4 | 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 | 90% 6 | 57.28% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 30% 11 | 8.48% | 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 | 6.1 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.4 | Well 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 | 108 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 90 | 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 | 84% | 54.07% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 6.75% | 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 | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th 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 - 27th 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
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bookwell Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1