Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School is a Church of England primary school maintained by the local authority (Westmorland and Furness). It has about 230 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In January 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Environment, Attainment and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Progress.
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Representation:In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment:Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very low.
Attainment:Above average. Maths attainment is about average, reading is excellent and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance:About average. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Admissions:About average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is roughly average.
Progress:Below average. Progress in maths is below 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.)
Finances:Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
Disadvantaged pupils:There is no information about the progress of disadvantaged pupils.