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Cambian Whinfell School
- Secondary
- Kendal LA9 5EZ
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well after previous, negative experiences. They reach personalised and ambitious goals.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show high levels of respect and kindness. Bullying is rare and resolved quickly.
Academic Progress: New knowledge acquisition and learning gap addressing
Behaviour and Attitudes: Effective behaviour support and recognition systems
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and deliver the curriculum confidently.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers introduce wide range of authors and share books with pupils, enhancing their vocabulary.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff feel extremely well-supported by leaders; workload and well-being are considered.
Qualifications and Training: Secure subject knowledge and recruitment of experienced staff
Strengths and Challenges: Strong subject expertise sharing among staff
Current Educational Practices: Use of schemes of work aids effective teaching
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can communicate effectively with the school and receive regular updates.
Communication: Parents know staff look after their children effectively and appreciate the exemplary support.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are extremely supportive of school leaders and staff.
Communication: Regular updates on child鈥檚 progress and attainment
Opportunities for Involvement: Consulted on RSE policy, access to termly reports
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders resolve concerns quickly and sensitively, maintaining high standards of pupil support.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders ensure strong curriculum and expert support, improving outcomes significantly.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Swift and appropriate action by the school
Actions for Quality Improvement: Robust systems for monitoring compliance
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is very rare, and incidents are resolved quickly and sensitively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Effective systems ensure welfare, health, and safety; detailed risk assessments.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Comprehensive safeguarding and anti-bullying policies
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Effective staff training and high supervision levels
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils take part in clubs based on interests like computing and boxing.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities develop leadership skills, resilience, and confidence.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils particularly value the outdoor learning provision.
Extracurricular Offerings: Outdoor learning programme with activities like cycling
Outdoor Facilities: Safe and secure outdoor play area
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers information and guidance; work experience opportunities.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are extremely well-prepared for the next stage of education or training.
Career Counselling Services: Impartial career advice from employers like Royal Navy
Managing and Supporting SEND: Highly personalized curriculum addressing individual needs efficiently.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Consideration for individual needs of pupils
Subjects Offered: Functional skills, GCSEs, and A levels offered with well-planned study programmes.
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About Us
Cambian Whinfell School is a Secondary, Boys school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 11 students from age 7-19 yr.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 7-19 | 11-25 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 26.31% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.47% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 13.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 6.53% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 9.03% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.66 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 95.91% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 104 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.35% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 38.13% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.65% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 8.78% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 5% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 31.39% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.19% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 16.77% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.32% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.06% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.91 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 87.7% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 103 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.87% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 41.52% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29.09% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.57% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.7% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 7.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.61% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 29.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 28.32% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 44.57% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 17.71% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.57% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.71% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.47 | 3 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 97.52% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 101 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.33% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 42.76% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.24% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.14% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.29% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 8.76% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.52% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 29.85% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 45.37% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 18.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.7% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.48% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.82 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 82.19% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 107 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 67.71% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.81% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 32.1% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.05% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.14% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 7.43% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.14% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 29.07% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.15% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 20.7% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 13.07% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.48% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 86.9% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 116 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 45.35% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 37.1% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.95% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.25% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 10.8% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.35% | 2.45% |
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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 |
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