Appleby Primary School
Appleby-in-Westmorland, CA16 6TX · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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50th 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 3,905 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5/10 among them, against 4.1/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Appleby Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 13.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5 out of 10 among them, against 4.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, rugby, hockey, tennis, cross country running, orienteering, cricket, and dodgeball, alongside a mountain walk trip. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 163 pupils against a stated capacity of 294. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the curriculum prepare students for the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Appleby Primary School
Overview
Appleby Primary School is described as a "happy and caring school" where pupils are "proud members" with strong relationships with staff. The report states that the school provides a "broad and ambitious curriculum" with "high expectations for pupils’ achievement," resulting in pupils who "typically achieve well" and are ready for the next stage of their education.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a curriculum enriched by "trips, clubs and experiences," such as tending to the vegetable patch and participating in the choir or rock band.
- Staff have the "knowledge and expertise to accurately identify and meet the additional needs of pupils with SEND," ensuring they learn the same curriculum as their peers.
- The early reading curriculum has been successfully developed, with staff delivering the phonics programme "consistently" and providing effective support for those struggling with reading.
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes to learning," behaving well and showing resilience when they "find things difficult in their learning."
- Governors "know the school well" and staff appreciate the support offered regarding their well-being and workload.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, "the work that pupils are given does not match well enough with the aims of the curriculum," meaning delivery does not always ensure pupils learn as well as they should.
- The school should ensure the intended curriculum is "implemented consistently" so that activity choices help pupils "develop and deepen their knowledge and skills over time."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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