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Castle Park School
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- Kendal LA9 6BE
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Access to services by young children and families | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
| This inspection | Good |
| Education programmes for young people | Good |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Good |
| Outcomes for learners | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Outcomes for students | Good |
| Provision for students with high needs | Good |
| Effectiveness of the early years | Good |
| Education courses for young people | Good |
| The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision | Good |
| How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend | Good |
| The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff training has raised standards in areas such as phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is engaging and covers local, national, and global communities.
Areas Needing Improvement: Continue efforts to improve mathematics teaching.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in mathematics has improved strongly in Years 3 and 4.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils receive support from staff to address misconceptions and develop understanding.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are extremely polite, enthusiastic, and well-behaved.
Support for SEND Pupils: The inclusion team works closely with staff to plan additional support programs. Pupils make good progress and achieve well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare, and incidents are dealt with quickly by adults.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders and staff provide a wide range of support for vulnerable pupils and their families.
Parent Feedback: Parents describe leaders and teachers as ‘amazing’ and ‘fantastic.’
Parental Involvement: Parents are very involved and share positive views about the school's welcoming ethos.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide variety of extracurricular clubs, including archery and art, enhance pupils’ skills.
Outdoor Facilities: Extensive school grounds are used for activities like pond dipping and gardening.
Teacher Engagement: Staff work closely together and regularly train to improve their skills.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' skilful questioning improves pupil understanding.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders keep a careful check on teaching and learning, supporting improvements.
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Castle Park School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 322 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 62% 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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The parent teacher organisation at Castle Park School is called Friends of Castle Park (FoCP).
We are a nonprofit organisation created to gather money to give the school more resources.
financing the acquisition of a climbing frame for young children.
funding for all children's participation in the Mighty Zulu Nation workshops during the Africa Theme Week.
You will come across activities that you and your family can participate in during the academic year.
We sincerely hope that you will assist the Friends of Castle Park by taking part whenever you can.
Throughout your child's time at the school, we are totally dependent on your assistance.
Attend an event, like a summer barbecue or a Christmas fair, to show your support.
Our committee is quite active, and we meet frequently to talk about potential fund-raising initiatives and grant applications.
Because your kid attends Castle Park School, you are immediately a member of the Friends of Castle Park.
Please get in touch with a committee member through the office at the school.
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We are a nonprofit organisation created to gather money to give the school more resources.
financing the acquisition of a climbing frame for young children.
funding for all children's participation in the Mighty Zulu Nation workshops during the Africa Theme Week.
You will come across activities that you and your family can participate in during the academic year.
We sincerely hope that you will assist the Friends of Castle Park by taking part whenever you can.
Throughout your child's time at the school, we are totally dependent on your assistance.
Attend an event, like a summer barbecue or a Christmas fair, to show your support.
Our committee is quite active, and we meet frequently to talk about potential fund-raising initiatives and grant applications.
Because your kid attends Castle Park School, you are immediately a member of the Friends of Castle Park.
Please get in touch with a committee member through the office at the school.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
C
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C+
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.7 | 23.8 | 21 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 107 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 106 | 107 |
| 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 | 104 | 89 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 62% | 53% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | 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 | 105 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 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 | 76% 7 | 61.76% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 3 | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 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 | 69% 5 | 55.61% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 5 | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 | 85 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 74% | 52.75% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 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 | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Castle Park School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1