Beckermet CofE School
Beckermet, CA21 2YD · Cumberland · primary school
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32nd of 119 primary schools in Cumberland we can score, 145 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 1,528 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4/10 among them, against 4.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Beckermet CofE School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 20.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4 out of 10 among them, against 4.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 73 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Beckermet CofE School
Overview
Beckermet CofE School continues to be a good school, where pupils feel safe, happy, and well-mannered. Leaders have developed a broad and ambitious curriculum that effectively addresses knowledge gaps from the pandemic, ensuring pupils are well prepared for secondary education.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy attending school and behave well, readily upholding the school’s values and respecting people of different faiths and backgrounds.
- Leaders have carefully organised curriculum content so that pupils can build a "deep body of subject knowledge," with staff well trained to deliver it effectively.
- Reading is promoted well across the school, with an effective phonics programme ensuring staff are "fully equipped to deliver the phonics programme consistently well."
- Staff expertly adapt curriculum delivery for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to learn essential information easily and explain their learning confidently.
- Governors provide secure oversight, supporting and challenging leaders effectively while taking staff workload and well-being into account.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, assessment strategies are less well developed, meaning some teachers do not know how well pupils are retaining key knowledge and vocabulary over time.
- Leaders should ensure that, in these subjects, staff are equipped to check that pupils’ knowledge is secure before introducing new learning to prevent gaps.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture supported by regular staff training and good liaison with other agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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