Askam Village School
Askam-in-furness, LA16 7DA · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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97th 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 — 0.1/10 against 3,775 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 26.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.79 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Askam Village School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 26.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 187 pupils against a stated capacity of 203. 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
With 16 places currently available, how does the school manage entry-year availability if demand rises? How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the cohort?
What Ofsted said about Askam Village School
Overview
Askam Village School is described as a "warm and friendly" environment where pupils feel "happy and safe" and take pride in their achievements. Leaders maintain high expectations for all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), fostering a culture of respect and community engagement.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed an "appropriately ambitious curriculum" that "excites pupils" and ensures teachers are confident in building on prior knowledge.
- Reading is successfully prioritised, with a "well-ordered phonics curriculum" and high-quality books ensuring most pupils read "accurately and fluently".
- Pupils demonstrate excellent behaviour, showing "high levels of respect" for each other and staff, with disruption to learning being rare.
- Staff support pupils with SEND effectively, enabling them to access the same curriculum as their classmates from the early years to Year 6.
- Leaders and governors have a "clear and ambitious vision" and prioritise staff workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers do not use assessment strategies well enough to check on pupils’ understanding of earlier learning, meaning missing knowledge is not always identified quickly.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well-trained to identify risks and clear systems in place to report concerns and secure help for vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 26% |
| 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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