Cumbria Academy for Autism
Details
| Age Range | 4-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Free schools special |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Address | Branthwaite Road, CA14 4SS |
| School Website | www.cumbriaacademyforautism.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1900517632 |
| URN | 143723 |
School Census
| Total | 56 |
| Girls/Boys | 10/46 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 17.9%/82.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 19 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 15/10/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 15/10/2024 |
| Inspection Date | 15/10/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 15 October 2024 | School inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.11 |
| Progress 8 | -3.76 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 19.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 11% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 22% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 1.72 |
| Progress 8 | -1.65 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | - |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | - |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | - |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | - |
| Progress 8 | - |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -10.6 |
| Writing Progress | -8.2 |
| Maths Progress | -10.1 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 17% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 58% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 21% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 17% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 13% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 17% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 29% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 83% |
| no | 17% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 98.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 98.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.8% |