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Distington Community School
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- Distington CA14 5TE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders make sure that all staff see reading as the top priority.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils now get a good quality of education at Distington.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure consistent quality in history, geography, and art sequencing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well in mathematics, build up knowledge securely and learn to read well.
Support for Falling Behind: Children who fall behind quickly get help so they catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are respectful and polite, showing caring attitudes.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers adapt the curriculum well for pupils with SEND; achieving individual targets.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know what bullying is and say it鈥檚 rare; teachers resolve issues quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff report and record concerns well, ensuring timely support for families.
Parental Involvement: Workshops provided for parents to help them make media devices safe at home.
Parent Feedback: Considered 31 responses to Ofsted鈥檚 online questionnaire, Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils raise funds for charity, participate in after-school sports, and visit various places.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are fully involved in developing the curriculum.
Impact on Student Progress: Support staff help pupils move on if they get stuck.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers and staff have strong subject knowledge, ensuring effective teaching.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally younger pupils lose concentration due to some parts being too long.
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About Us
Distington Community School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 109 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 69% 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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| 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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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.9 | 25.8 | 13.6 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 104 |
| 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 | 103 | 88 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 69% | 46.89% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | -3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | 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 | 104 1 | 88 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 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 | 75% 25 | 56.23% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 7 | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 103 3 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 5 | 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 | 50% 22 | 57.28% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 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 | -5.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.7 | 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 | 106 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 72% | 54.07% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | 5.2 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.1 | Well Below 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
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Distington Community School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
