The short version
Above-average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 196
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 19.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mrs Alison Capstick (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Nateby Road, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4AE
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Kirkby Stephen Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kirkby Stephen Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kirkby Stephen Primary School?
Kirkby Stephen Primary School currently has 196 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kirkby Stephen Primary School take?
Kirkby Stephen Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kirkby Stephen Primary School?
Kirkby Stephen Primary School is in Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4AE, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kirkby Stephen Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kirkby Stephen Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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