Arnside National CofE School
Carnforth, LA5 0DW · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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6th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.3/10 against 3,755 of them, against 9.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 88.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Arnside National CofE School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 88.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 18.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a martial arts club, play football, netball, cross-country, gymnastics, rounders, and multi-sports, or learn violin, piano, guitar, and singing. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 95 pupils against a stated capacity of 168. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the coming year?
What Ofsted said about Arnside National CofE School
Overview
Pupils are proud of their small, friendly school, which holds a "special place at the heart of their village community." The report describes the school as a "calm and orderly place" where strong relationships with staff help pupils feel "happy and secure." Since the previous inspection, the school has taken "swift and decisive action" to improve its curriculum, resulting in a "high-quality education" for all pupils.
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as "exciting" and "ambitious," containing "important knowledge" that enables pupils to build a "secure body of knowledge over time."
- Reading is "placed at the heart of the curriculum," with staff using expertise to match books to sounds, helping pupils read with "confidence and success."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "identified quickly" and receive appropriate adaptations to learn the curriculum "successfully."
- The school promotes "regular attendance," with pupils arriving punctually and working "conscientiously in class."
- Leaders and trustees have "due regard for any impact on staff’s workload and well-being" in their decision-making.
Areas to improve
- In a "small number of subjects," the curriculum does not clearly identify opportunities for pupils to connect current learning with earlier learning, which "hinders pupils from developing a deeper understanding of broader concepts."
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 | 85% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 88% |
| 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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