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Holme St Cuthbert School

Cumberland, CA15 6QZPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
29%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
3 1st-choice / 3 places
Ranking
#13,313
of 13,686 nationally

About Holme St Cuthbert School

Holme St Cuthbert School was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, a rating it has held consistently since at least 2012. The inspection report is notably strong on personal development, which was judged Outstanding, while behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, and the quality of education were all rated Good. The early years provision was also rated Good. However, the school’s academic outcomes tell a more complex story. At Key Stage 2, just 29% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a local authority average of 54%. This places the school in the bottom 50 nationally for this metric, ranking 104th out of 111 primary schools in Cumberland. The average maths score was 98, and reading averaged 100, both below the national benchmark of 100. No pupils reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths combined.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMawbray, Maryport, Cumberland, CA15 6QZ
HeadteacherSarah Kirkbride
Local AuthorityCumberland
Number of Pupils29
Free School Meals (FSM)20.7%
School Capacity29 / 66 (44% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 25 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteLibraryDining HallPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

RoundersTennisAthleticsNetballSwimmingCricket

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingBook ClubScience ClubChessEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearing

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:30

After-school care

15:15-17:00

Source: hstcuth.cumbria.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Holme St Cuthbert School

Holme St Cuthbert School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.