The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 70
- Capacity
- 61%
- FSM
- 20%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mr Phil Cooper (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
October 2019 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Brough Community Primary School, Church Brough, Brough, Cumbria, CA17 4EW
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Brough Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Brough Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brough Community Primary School?
Brough Community Primary School currently has 70 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brough Community Primary School take?
Brough Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Brough Community Primary School?
Brough Community Primary School is in Brough, CA17 4EW, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brough Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Brough Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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