Broughton Primary School
Cockermouth, CA13 0YT · Cumberland · primary school
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16th 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 3,697 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.8/10 among them, against 7.7/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Broughton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 17.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.8 out of 10 among them, against 7.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in School Council and Nurture Group, alongside MUGA, Tag Rugby, and Bowling.
Getting in
The published school roll is 146 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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
What specific support does the Nurture Group provide for individual pupils? How are the MUGA and Tag Rugby sessions scheduled within the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Broughton Primary School
Overview
Broughton Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a calm and friendly environment where pupils are happy and eager to learn. The curriculum is ambitious and thoughtfully designed, with staff effectively checking pupil knowledge to resolve misconceptions and support progress. While most pupils achieve well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, there are specific areas regarding curriculum clarity that require attention.
Strengths
- Pupils thrive in a supportive atmosphere, demonstrating politeness, kindness, and a positive attitude towards learning.
- The school fosters personal development well, offering diverse activities such as canoeing, residential trips, and community involvement.
- A strong love of reading permeates school life, with a consistently well-delivered phonics programme ensuring most pupils become confident readers by the end of key stage 1.
- Staff accurately identify the needs of pupils with SEND early and work effectively with agencies to ensure they access the curriculum and achieve well.
- Trustees and governors provide appropriate support and challenge, carefully considering staff workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, key knowledge is not clearly identified, making it harder for staff to focus delivery and causing some pupils to struggle with remembering essential information.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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
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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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