Crosscanonby St John's CofE School
Garborough Close, Crosby, Maryport, CA15 6RXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Crosscanonby St John's CofE School is a primary school in Maryport for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 178 schools in Cumberland. It ranks 108th of 111 primary schools in Cumberland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 May 2024, report published 9 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 May 2024
Pupils make a strong contribution to the calm environment that exists at this school. They are polite, well mannered and happy. Children in the early years settle into school life quickly. They benefit from the meaningful interactions that they have with staff, who care for them well. Most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. They respond to the high aspirations that the school has for their achievement and conduct. Pupils make the most of the opportunities that the school provides for them to develop their talents and interests. These include activities such as sports, art and dance. Pupils access well considered trips that help them to learn more about the subjects that they study. For example, they deepen their understanding of history through various visits, such as to Hadrian's Wall, Carlisle Castle and the city of Edinburgh. They enjoy taking part in adventurous outdoor activities, including during a residential stay. School councillors take an active role in improving the work of the school. Pupils enjoy the opportunities that the school provides for them to raise money for local and international charities. The school ensures that pupils show care and consideration towards others and make a positive contribution to their community. They become confident and independent young people.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the curriculums are new. In these subjects, some pupils have not developed the depth of knowledge that they should because staff are in the process of updating their own knowledge and skills. The school should ensure that staff receive the training that they need to embed the new curriculums so that these pupils are well prepared for each stage of their education.
- On occasion, staff are not quick enough to identify and rectify the gaps and misconceptions in some pupils' knowledge. This means that these pupils move on to new learning before they are ready. The school should ensure that staff diligently use the information that they have about the gaps and misconceptions that some pupils have about their learning so that they securely build their knowledge and achieve as well as they should.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
11 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
51 pupils on roll, with places for 80
Schools near Crosscanonby St John's CofE School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dearham Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Maryport CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Netherton Infant School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Ellenborough Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Ewanrigg Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 48% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kelly Bowe
- Phone
- 01900812326
- Address
- Garborough Close, Crosby, Maryport, CA15 6RX
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- URN
- 112273
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.