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Houghton CofE School is a Church of England primary school maintained by the local authority (Cumberland). It has about 190 boys and girls aged between 4 and 11. In March 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Environment and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Attainment.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low.
Progress: Below average. Progress in maths is about average, in reading it is below average and in writing it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Below average. Maths, reading and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) attainment are all below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Disadvantaged pupils: There is no information about the progress of disadvantaged pupils.
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