The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 18% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
18%
-44.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
93
-13.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
96
-9.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
93
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 11 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 57
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 26.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mrs Kelly Bowe (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
School inspection
November 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
October 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Garborough Close, Crosby, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6RX
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Crosscanonby St John's CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Crosscanonby St John's CofE School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Crosscanonby St John's CofE School?
Crosscanonby St John's CofE School currently has 57 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Crosscanonby St John's CofE School take?
Crosscanonby St John's CofE School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Crosscanonby St John's CofE School?
Crosscanonby St John's CofE School is in Maryport, CA15 6RX, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Crosscanonby St John's CofE School have a sixth form?
No, Crosscanonby St John's CofE School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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