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Details

Age Range4-11 years
GenderMixed
TypeMaintained school, Voluntary controlled school
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Local AuthorityWestmorland and Furness
AddressVicarage Drive, LA9 5BP
School Websitewww.vicarageparkschool.org.uk
Telephone1539735442
URN112269

School Census

Total 101
Girls/Boys 44/57
Girls/Boys Ratio 43.6%/56.4%
% pupils where English not first language 5.9%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 10
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 14.9%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 27/09/2017 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start DateOfsted Rating
27/09/2017 Good
11/11/2015 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 27/09/2017
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 11/11/2015
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
02 February 2023School inspectionView
27 September 2017Full inspection: GoodView
25 May 2016Monitoring visitView
11 November 2015Full inspection: Requires ImprovementView
25 February 2010Full inspection: OutstandingView
18 April 2008Full inspection: GoodView
07 March 2005Full inspectionView

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard40%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0%
Reading103
Maths101
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard47
Pupils achieving at a higher standard5
Reading104
Maths102
Reading Progress-1.5
Writing Progress-0.8
Maths Progress-2.3
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard43%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard11%
Reading102
Maths99
Reading Progress-2.4
Writing Progress0.3
Maths Progress-5.5
Primary Results 2018
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard70%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard20%
Reading108
Maths106
Reading Progress1.7
Writing Progress-0.2
Maths Progress-0.1

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications39
As First Preference10
As second preference20
As third preference9
Total Offers Made10
first preference offers10
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications37
As First Preference6
As second preference19
As third preference12
Total Offers Made6
first preference offers6
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications46
As First Preference11
As second preference22
As third preference13
Total Offers Made12
first preference offers11
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications41
As First Preference12
As second preference16
As third preference13
Total Offers Made12
first preference offers12
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications41
As First Preference13
As second preference22
As third preference6
Total Offers Made13
first preference offers13
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications52
As First Preference23
As second preference23
As third preference6
Total Offers Made23
first preference offers23
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications56
As First Preference13
As second preference25
As third preference18
Total Offers Made13
first preference offers13
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications65
As First Preference24
As second preference24
As third preference17
Total Offers Made24
first preference offers24
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications92
As First Preference29
As second preference43
As third preference20
Total Offers Made29
first preference offers29
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.37%
Total Applications91
As First Preference41
As second preference31
As third preference19
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers30
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications83
As First Preference26
As second preference43
As third preference14
Total Offers Made28
first preference offers26
second preference offers2
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
78%
agree
23%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
85%
agree
13%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
63%
agree
33%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
10%
agree
3%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
8%
don't know
8%
not applicable
70%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
65%
agree
30%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
53%
agree
13%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
8%
don't know
3%
not applicable
23%
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
45%
agree
43%
disagree
8%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
5%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
58%
agree
40%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
48%
agree
48%
disagree
5%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
65%
agree
33%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
3%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
75%
agree
25%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
58%
agree
38%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
3%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
93%
no
8%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
83.8%
any other white background ethnic origin
4%
african ethnic origin
4%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
3%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
91.1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
3%
any other white background ethnic origin
2%
african ethnic origin
1%

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