Gosforth CofE Primary School and Nursery
Seascale, CA20 1AZ · Cumberland · primary school
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20th 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 1,696 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6/10 among them, against 5.9/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gosforth CofE Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6 out of 10 among them, against 5.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 96 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
How does the school support pupils who have not yet reached the higher standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in the nursery section? How does the school maintain its Good rating while addressing the gap in higher-standard attainment?
What Ofsted said about Gosforth CofE Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Pupils feel safe and happy, enjoying lessons and getting on well with staff and peers. The school sets high expectations, resulting in a calm, orderly environment where pupils behave well and strive to achieve. Leaders have successfully improved behaviour management and curriculum clarity since the last inspection.
Strengths
- The curriculum is now "broad and ambitious," with knowledge broken down into "small, well-ordered steps" that all pupils, including those with SEND, access.
- Reading is central to learning; staff teach phonics with expertise, ensuring children develop confidence and become "competent readers."
- Staff are skilled at identifying SEND needs and making effective adaptations, ensuring these pupils "achieve well over time from their individual starting points."
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular activities, such as judo and the talent festival, which help them strive to be "strong and courageous."
- Governors hold leaders to account effectively, asking "challenging questions" while considering staff workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In a "small number of subjects," the school’s understanding of the curriculum’s impact is at an "earlier stage of development," limiting further improvements.
- The school must ensure a "clear understanding of the impact of the curriculum over time" in these specific subjects to enhance pupil knowledge.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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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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