The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 8 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 5 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 33
- Capacity
- 59%
- FSM
- 22.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mr Ralf Smits (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5XG
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Borrowdale CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Borrowdale CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Borrowdale CofE Primary School?
Borrowdale CofE Primary School currently has 33 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Borrowdale CofE Primary School take?
Borrowdale CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Borrowdale CofE Primary School?
Borrowdale CofE Primary School is in Keswick, CA12 5XG, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Borrowdale CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Borrowdale CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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