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Ivegill CofE School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

person Mr Matthew Trickett (Headteacher)

location_onCarlisle, CA4 0PA

language Visit Website phone 01697473397

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

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Expected Standard

77%

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Demand Ratio

1.0x

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Ivegill CofE School is a Voluntary aided school primary school in Carlisle, serving ages 4-11. Rated Good by Ofsted. Ranks in the top 17% of primary schools nationally.

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School Summary

Ivegill CofE School is a voluntary aided school in Carlisle, Westmorland and Furness, admitting pupils aged 4-11. The school has approximately 75 pupils on roll, of whom 17% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 15% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #21 of 98 primaries in Westmorland and Furness and #5,416 of 14,159 nationally.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

77%

LA 57%

Reading85% LA 72%

Writing85% LA 68%

Maths100% LA 71%

Read SS

108

Maths SS

107

GPS SS

112

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

69%

LA 57%England 61%

Reading85% LA 75% · Eng 74%

Writing85% LA 70% · Eng 72%

Maths77% LA 71% · Eng 73%

Read SS

108

Maths SS

106

GPS SS

107

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

73%

LA 61%England 60%

Reading91% LA 78% · Eng 73%

Writing73% LA 75% · Eng 71%

Maths100% LA 72% · Eng 73%

Read SS

108

Maths SS

106

GPS SS

108

Progress (0 = national avg)

3.5

Read

LA 0.5

-0.2 to 7.2

1.7

Write

LA 0.2

-1.8 to 5.3

1.9

Maths

LA -0.9

-1.6 to 5.4

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

79%

LA 68%England 65%

Reading93% LA 78% · Eng 73%

Writing86% LA 83% · Eng 78%

Maths93% LA 79% · Eng 79%

Read SS

108

Maths SS

105

GPS SS

107

Progress (0 = national avg)

8.5

Read

LA 1.0

5.2 to 11.7

6.9

Write

LA 0.7

3.9 to 9.9

4.7

Maths

LA -0.2

1.8 to 7.5

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

85%

LA 64%

Reading100% LA 79%

Writing92% LA 81%

Maths92% LA 74%

Read SS

111

Maths SS

109

GPS SS

113

Progress (0 = national avg)

4.3

Read

LA 0.4

1 to 7.6

1.9

Write

LA 0.4

-1.2 to 5

3.4

Maths

LA -0.9

0.3 to 6.5

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Primary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	Attainment	Progress
2025	#5,416 / 14,159	#21	#2,402	#1
2024	#7,129 / 14,233	#38	#4,427	#1
2023	#3,295 / 13,940	#13	#2,751	#1,715
2019	#1,844 / 11,810	#13	#2,325	#15
2018	#1,558 / 10,972	#4	#1,038	#686

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

02 July 2024

Inspection Report

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27 June 2012

Inspection Report

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30 June 2010

Inspection Report

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17 June 2009

Inspection Report

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16 January 2007

Inspection Report

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05 June 2001

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-07-02

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

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2012-06-27

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2007-01-16

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 0.8% for this term (primary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 1.225% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 81 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, which is below the termly national average of 0.8%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	81	0.0%	0.8%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	82	0.0%	0.9%
2023/24 (Summer term)	84	0.0%	0.8%
2023/24 (Spring term)	84	0.0%	0.7%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	84	0.0%	0.8%
2022/23 (Summer term)	84	0.0%	0.7%
2022/23 (Spring term)	84	0.0%	0.6%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	86	0.0%	0.6%
2021/22 (Summer term)	82	0.0%	0.5%
2021/22 (Spring term)	83	0.0%	0.5%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	83	0.0%	0.5%
2020/21 (Summer term)	79	0.0%	0.4%
2020/21 (Spring term)	74	0.0%	0.1%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	74	0.0%	0.4%
2019/20 (Summer term)	70	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	70	0.0%	0.4%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	72	0.0%	0.6%
2018/19 (Summer term)	78	0.0%	0.4%
2018/19 (Spring term)	78	0.0%	0.5%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	78	0.0%	0.5%
2017/18 (Summer term)	79	0.0%	0.5%
2017/18 (Spring term)	79	0.0%	0.4%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	79	0.0%	0.5%
2016/17 (Summer term)	88	0.0%	0.4%
2016/17 (Spring term)	88	0.0%	0.4%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	87	0.0%	0.5%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 6 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 1 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

100%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

100%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

8%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree79%

agree21%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree73%

agree25%

disagree2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree52%

agree10%

disagree2%

not applicable35%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes21%

no79%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree90%

agree10%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree67%

agree29%

disagree2%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree79%

agree21%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree79%

agree19%

disagree2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree90%

agree10%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree85%

agree15%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree71%

agree27%

disagree2%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes98%

no2%

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Expected standard

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Good

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Expected standard

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ranking History & Trajectory

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Church of England)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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