The short version
Below-average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-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 4 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
1% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 92
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 4.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Robson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Burgh by Sands, Burgh By Sands School, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 6AP
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Burgh by Sands School's Ofsted rating?
Burgh by Sands School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Burgh by Sands School?
Burgh by Sands School currently has 92 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Burgh by Sands School take?
Burgh by Sands School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Burgh by Sands School?
Burgh by Sands School is in Carlisle, CA5 6AP, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Burgh by Sands School have a sixth form?
No, Burgh by Sands School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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