Question 1

Is Rockcliffe CofE School a good school?

Accepted Answer

Rockcliffe CofE School has a mixed current Key Stage 2 profile, with 60% meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined in the 2025 dataset, and 0% achieving the higher standard. The most recent graded Ofsted inspection (7–8 February 2023; published 21 March 2023) judged the school Good overall and Good for Early Years.

Question 2

What are the fees at Rockcliffe CofE School?

Accepted Answer

Rockcliffe CofE School is a state-funded school with no tuition fees. Families may still have optional costs such as uniform, trips, music tuition, and wraparound care.

Question 3

How do I apply for Reception entry to Rockcliffe CofE School?

Accepted Answer

Reception admissions are coordinated by the local authority. Check Cumberland Council’s current timetable for the relevant primary application deadline and offer date.

Question 4

Does Rockcliffe CofE School have nursery provision and what are the session times?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Nursery sessions are offered 8:45am–11:45am and 12:15pm–3:15pm. Families should check eligibility for funded hours and confirm current arrangements with the school.

Question 5

Does Rockcliffe CofE School offer breakfast club and after-school care?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Breakfast club runs 7:45am–8:45am and after-school care runs 3:15pm–5:30pm. The school describes this as a paid wraparound provision.

Question 6

What activities and facilities stand out at Rockcliffe CofE School?

Accepted Answer

The school references a Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) used for PE and lunchtime sport, plus specific clubs such as an after-school pottery club and a KS1 Scratch Junior computing club.

Question 7

How oversubscribed is Rockcliffe CofE School?

Accepted Answer

In the most recent admissions dataset provided, Reception/primary entry showed 31 applications and 21 offers, with an oversubscribed status and a subscription proportion of 1.48 applications per offer.

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