Allithwaite CofE Primary School
Grange-over-Sands, LA11 7RD · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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35th of 108 primary schools in Westmorland and Furness we can score, 121 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,445 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6/10 among them, against 5.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Allithwaite CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in 2022-12 rated the school Good. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6 out of 10 among them, against 5.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join basketball and badminton clubs, with both a breakfast club and an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 109 pupils against a stated capacity of 116. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve outcomes in the similar-intake comparison group? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Allithwaite CofE Primary School
Overview
Allithwaite CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a supportive environment where pupils are happy and behave well. Leaders ensure a "rich, balanced and broad curriculum" that builds logically from Nursery to Year 6, enabling pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to achieve well. The school fosters a strong sense of community, with older pupils acting as "welcoming buddies" and students actively supporting local and international charities.
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy at school" and feel safe, with trusted staff working "quickly and effectively" to address any bullying.
- Staff possess "secure subject knowledge" and adapt teaching to help pupils remember curriculum content, ensuring high expectations for work and conduct.
- Leaders have prioritised phonics, with staff acting as "experts in teaching pupils to read" and providing effective support for those struggling.
- Governors hold leaders to account while supporting staff well-being, ensuring workload is "considered carefully."
- Pupils take pride in their work and engage in opportunities beyond the academic curriculum, such as trips to diverse cities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure books pupils read "closely match the phonic sounds that they know," as mismatched texts currently hinder progress for some.
- Staff must improve assessment strategies in some subjects to better "identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge" and shape future teaching.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and reporting concerns promptly to ensure pupils receive suitable help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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