The short version
81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 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
- 52
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 8.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mrs Lynn Dobinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Culgaith, Culgaith, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1QL
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Culgaith CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Culgaith CofE School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Culgaith CofE School?
Culgaith CofE School currently has 52 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Culgaith CofE School take?
Culgaith CofE School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Culgaith CofE School?
Culgaith CofE School is in Penrith, CA10 1QL, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Culgaith CofE School have a sixth form?
No, Culgaith CofE School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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