Beetham CofE Primary School
Milnthorpe, LA7 7AS · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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28th 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 1,446 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7/10 among them, against 6.1/10 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) 2022/23 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2022/23 | 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.
Beetham CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2022/23, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 62%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7 out of 10 among them, against 6.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access swimming, climbing, archery, and outdoor adventure activities, alongside an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 51 pupils against a stated capacity of 65. 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 aiming for the higher standard in maths? What specific outdoor adventure trips are scheduled for the coming year? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Beetham CofE Primary School
Overview
Beetham CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a "small and welcoming" environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning, resulting in most pupils achieving well and developing into confident, responsible members of the community.
Strengths
- Pupils embrace leaders’ values of "love, perseverance and respect," forming positive relationships across all ages and feeling confident that staff will deal effectively with bullying.
- Leaders have designed a "broad and ambitious curriculum" where pupils build knowledge over time, with those having special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) supported effectively to learn the same content as their classmates.
- Reading is a priority, with a successfully introduced phonics curriculum and diverse book selections ensuring most pupils become "confident and fluent readers."
- Staff are "considerate of staff’s workload" and show care for well-being, while governors ask "challenging questions" to drive improvement.
- Pupils gain broad experiences beyond the academic curriculum, including environmental projects and international links, helping them to "broaden their understanding of the world."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects with recently introduced curriculums, teachers are "less accomplished in using assessment strategies," which hinders some pupils from remembering content over time; leaders should ensure effective use of these strategies.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and responding quickly to any signs that pupils may be at risk of harm.
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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