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Robert Ferguson Primary School
East Dale Street, Denton Holme, Carlisle CA2 5LA
Robert Ferguson Primary School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (Cumberland). It has about 430 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In January 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Attendance.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress in maths is below average. Progress in reading is about average. Progress in writing is below average.
Environment: Below average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite high.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Attainment: Poor. 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.)
Progress: Poor. Progress in maths is poor, in reading it is below average and in writing it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high.
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