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Broughton Primary School

Academy converter · Cockermouth · CA13 0YT

Ages 3–11 · 146 pupils · Cumberland

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

74%

Overall absence

4.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2024-07-14

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)74%
Higher standard (RWM)9%
Avg scaled score — reading
106.0
Avg scaled score — maths
103.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
103.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)5.5%
Unauthorised1.0%
Authorised absence
3.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
110

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill104%

146 pupils · 140 places

Pupils on roll
146
Boys / girls
74 / 72
School capacity
140
Capacity fill
146 / 140 (104%)
Free school meals
8.2%
FSM pupils
12
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: LEARNING FOR LIFE TRUST
Academy trust
LEARNING FOR LIFE TRUST
Headteacher
Mrs Anna Bewsher

Location

Address
Moor Road, Great Broughton
Postcode
CA13 0YT
Town
Cockermouth
County
Cumbria
Local authority
Cumberland
District
Cumberland
Constituency
Penrith and Solway
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Cockermouth, Cumberland, 146 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 8.2%.

Open schools in Cockermouth
8
Primary schools in Cockermouth
7
Academies among open schools in Cockermouth
75% (6)
Open schools in CA13
8
Primary in CA13
7
Open schools in Cumberland LA
181
Primary in Cumberland LA
146

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Cockermouth · CA13 0TU · Cumberland

    Ages 3–11

    • KS213%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM11.0%

    0.8 miles away

  • Broughton Moor Primary School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

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    Ages 2–11

    1.7 miles away

  • Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Cockermouth · CA13 0PG · Cumberland

    Ages 4–11

    • KS278%
    • Absence3.8%
    • FSM0.0%

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  • Dearham Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS245%
    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM17.3%

    2.8 miles away

  • Fairfield Primary School

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM6.3%

    2.9 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Anna Bewsher
Telephone
01900828971
Website
www.broughtonprimarysch.co.uk

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