The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 142
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Trust
- LEARNING FOR LIFE TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Anna Bewsher (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Moor Road, Great Broughton, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0YT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Broughton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Broughton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Broughton Primary School?
Broughton Primary School currently has 142 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Broughton Primary School take?
Broughton Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Broughton Primary School?
Broughton Primary School is in Cockermouth, CA13 0YT, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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