- What did Ofsted judge Borrowdale CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?
- Ofsted judged Borrowdale CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
- How many pupils attend Borrowdale CofE Primary School?
- Borrowdale CofE Primary School has 31 pupils on roll.
- What ages does Borrowdale CofE Primary School take?
- Borrowdale CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
- Where is Borrowdale CofE Primary School located?
- Borrowdale CofE Primary School is located in Keswick, CA12 5XG, Cumberland.
- How do I apply to Borrowdale CofE Primary School?
- Borrowdale CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
- Does Borrowdale CofE Primary School have a religious character?
- Yes — Borrowdale CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
- How are Reception places decided at Borrowdale CofE Primary School?
- When Borrowdale CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children — Looked After Children, Previously Looked after Children and Internationally Adopted Looked After Children Looked after, Previously Looked After for and Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children. A “Looked After Child” is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to a school. A “Previously Looked After Child” (PLAC) is a child who was looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order immediately following having been looked after. An “Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Child” is a child who appears (to the Admission Authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. In exceptional circumstances — In exceptional circumstances, priority will be given to a small number of children with social and medical needs (or in some cases a close relative of the child) whose mental or physical impairment means they have a demonstrable and significant need to attend this school over any other. Supporting evidence in the form of a letter from a doctor or social worker or other relevant qualified, independent professional, would be required. Medical, health, social and special access reasons will be applied in accordance with the school’s legal obligations and does not guarantee that a child will be given priority as each decision will be made on the merits of the individual case; 3. Children living within the catchment area having a brother or sister attending our school at the time of their admission — Children living within the catchment area having a brother or sister attending our school at the time of their admission giving priority, if necessary, to those children with the youngest siblings. Brothers and sisters are those living at the same address including step, adopted and foster children, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 7 places at this entry point.
- What is the largest ethnic background at Borrowdale CofE Primary School?
- According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 80.6% of pupils at Borrowdale CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.