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Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Emesgate Lane, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0RF

Good

Inspected 18 June 2024

Good
Ofsted
57%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
62
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Voluntary aided school
Type

About Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Carnforth, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 62 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 June 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 1.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Lancashire →
School Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
62 / 105 (59%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection
18 June 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

1.8%
Free school meals
0%
EAL
8.1%
SEN support
6.5%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

57%
Expected standard (RWM)
0%
Higher standard (RWM)
106
Avg reading score
104
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.4%
Overall absence
9.8%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

3
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24
19.7
Pupils per teacher
↑ +3.8 vs 2023/24
2.7
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.0 vs 2023/24
£53,457
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 33% on leadership pay
↑ +£7,200 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
1
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£9,942
Spend per pupil
£10,250
Income per pupil
44%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Emesgate Lane, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0RF
Phone
01524701467
Headteacher
Sarah Sanderson

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Carnforth, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have?
Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has 62 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 June 2024).
How does Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
57% of pupils at Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is located at Emesgate Lane, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0RF.

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