Bookwell Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Address | Bookwell, CA22 2LT |
| School Website | www.bookwell.cumbria.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1946820408 |
| URN | 112155 |
School Census
| Total | 208 |
| Girls/Boys | 93/115 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 44.7%/55.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 35 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 7.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 05/06/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 05/06/2024 | Outstanding |
| 11/10/2011 | Outstanding |
| 13/06/2007 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 05/06/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 11/10/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 13/06/2007 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 83 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13 |
| Reading | 111 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 4.6 |
| Writing Progress | 2.5 |
| Maths Progress | 1.5 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 100% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% |
| Reading | 111 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | 5.8 |
| Writing Progress | 2.5 |
| Maths Progress | 2.0 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 90% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 30% |
| Reading | 112 |
| Maths | 111 |
| Reading Progress | 6.1 |
| Writing Progress | 1.3 |
| Maths Progress | 5.4 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 35 |
| As First Preference | 12 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 12 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 12 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 50 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 62 |
| As First Preference | 31 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 68 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 33 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 68 |
| As First Preference | 36 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 78 |
| As First Preference | 35 |
| As second preference | 34 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 68 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 73 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 71 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.37% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 81 |
| As First Preference | 41 |
| As second preference | 34 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.47% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 69 |
| As First Preference | 44 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 91% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 93% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 84% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 4% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 72% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 35% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 78% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 87% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 85% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 87% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 98.1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 97.1% |
Nearby Schools
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Ofsted Rating: Good
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West Lakes Academy
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Orgill Primary School
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