Schools
12
Flags
11
2 high severity
Total income
£6.7m
714 pupils
Avg staff costs
68.5%
of income
Avg reserves
18.1%
of income
Avg absence
4.8%
Persistent: 9.6%
Avg FSM
11.4%
free school meals
Capacity
67%
714 / 1,061 places
Reference points from DfE published guidance. Whether any metric warrants action depends on the trust's context and strategy.
Quality of education
80% Good+Behaviour & attitudes
100% Good+Personal development
100% Good+Leadership & management
83% Good+Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)
44.6%
-16.4pp
vs national
National averages: 2023/24
| Year | Schools | Pupils | Total income | Total expenditure | Avg staff costs % | Avg reserves % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 12 | 723 | £5.1m | £5.0m | 68.8% | 16.9% |
| 2022/23 | 12 | 667 | £6.2m | £5.7m | 69.7% | 20.4% |
| 2023/24 | 12 | 714 | £6.7m | £6.2m | 68.5% | 18.1% |
| 2024/25partial | 12 | 708 | — | — | — | — |
Centralisation
5.6%
of total trust spend
Typical MAT centralisation ranges from 3-7% of total trust spend. Figures below 2% may indicate limited central coordination; above 10% warrants review of value for money.
CS expenditure
£368,000
CS staff costs
£282,000
CS income
£97,000
8 current directors · Average tenure: 3.2 years · 3 changes in last 12 months
Directors / Trustees (8)
Jane Fiona Morris
Robert Andrew Daglish
Janette Marguerite Corlett
Peter James Revd Canon Ballard
Charlotte Elizabeth Tudway
Louise Edele Blake
Mark Dr Chater
Richard James Agnew Petty
Claire Render
Daniel James Mr. Dennis
Janette Marguerite Corlett
Richard David The Venerable Doctor Pratt
Natalie Ruane
Andrew John Martin
| School | URN | Phase | Risk flags |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambleside CofE Primary School | 141978 | Primary | ofsted concern |
| Braithwaite CofE Primary School | 142106 | Primary | performance decline |
| Dean CofE School | 146756 | Primary | — |
| Ellenborough Academy | 148870 | Primary | high staff costsworkforce pressure |
| Gilsland CofE Primary School | 138159 | Primary | — |
| Kirkland Church of England Academy | 148336 | Primary | — |
| Lazonby C of E Primary School | 141711 | Primary | workforce pressureperformance decline |
| Lorton School | 143781 | Primary | — |
| Penny Bridge CofE School | 140306 | Primary | workforce pressure |
| Threlkeld CofE Primary School | 148607 | Primary | in year deficitofsted concern |
| Whitfield CofE Primary School | 144478 | Primary | high absence |
| Wreay Church of England Primary School | 147397 | Primary | performance decline |
Christopher Sean Kearns
Claire Elizabeth Kirkpatrick
Pamela Ann Weedon
Vernon Venerable Ross
Andrew John Martin
Simon Hughes
Claire Mclean
Richard David Ven Dr Pratt
Nigel William Kingdon
Peter Henry Reverend Vivash
Hilary Jane Clarke
William Martin Moorhouse Rayner
Maura Dame Regan
Stephen Fraser
Alison Gerke
Elizabeth Marion The Reverend Canon Smith
Sarah Threlkeld-brown
Patrick John Freeman
Michael Mill
Nigel Appleton