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Ellenborough Academy

Academy converter · Maryport · CA15 7NE

Ages 2–7 · 50 pupils · Cumberland

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Overall absence

3.3%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2024-07-15

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

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

Overall absence3.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)5.3%
Unauthorised0.5%
Authorised absence
2.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
19

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

8

Places offered

8

1st-preference offers

8

Total preferences (any rank)
12
Preferred offers (top 3)
8
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill72%

50 pupils · 69 places

Pupils on roll
50
Boys / girls
35 / 15
School capacity
69
Capacity fill
50 / 69 (72%)
Free school meals
62.5%
FSM pupils
20
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–7

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: THE GOOD SHEPHERD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
THE GOOD SHEPHERD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
The Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Michelle Dover

Location

Address
Victory Crescent
Postcode
CA15 7NE
Town
Maryport
County
Cumbria
Local authority
Cumberland
District
Cumberland
Constituency
Penrith and Solway
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Special classes
No Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
6 on roll / 6 capacity

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 2–7, in Maryport, Cumberland, 50 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 62.5%. SEN provision includes: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Open schools in Maryport
13
Primary schools in Maryport
12
Academies among open schools in Maryport
38% (5)
Open schools in CA15
13
Primary in CA15
12
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.

Compare with theseAll in MaryportNear CA15

  • Netherton Infant School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Maryport · CA15 7LT · Cumberland

    Ages 2–7

    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM17.3%
    • Demand1.00

    0.1 miles away

  • Ewanrigg Junior School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Maryport · CA15 8HN · Cumberland

    Ages 7–11

    • KS235%
    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM64.7%

    0.2 miles away

  • Grasslot Infant School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Maryport · CA15 8BT · Cumberland

    Ages 2–7

    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM28.6%
    • Demand1.00

    0.6 miles away

  • Maryport CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Maryport · CA15 6JN · Cumberland

    Ages 2–11

    • KS262%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM14.4%
    • Demand1.00

    0.8 miles away

  • Dearham Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Maryport · CA15 7HR · Cumberland

    Ages 3–11

    • KS245%
    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM17.3%
    • Demand1.00

    1.7 miles away

  • Broughton Moor Primary School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

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    Ages 2–11

    1.7 miles away

  • Flimby Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Maryport · CA15 8PJ · Cumberland

    Ages 2–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM26.2%
    • Demand1.00

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Michelle Dover
Telephone
01900812931
Website
www.ellenborough.cumbria.sch.uk

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