Cartmel Priory CofE School
Grange-over-Sands, LA11 7SA · Westmorland and Furness · secondary school
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11th of 20 secondary schools in Westmorland and Furness we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 704 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2/10 among them, against 5.2/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 14 | 35% | 0.48 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 46.4 · 54 | 30% | 1.62 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.08 · 44 | 25% | 1.10 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 49.8 · 69 | 10% | 0.69 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cartmel Priory CofE School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 47.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.08 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9 out of 10 among them, against 4.2 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in May 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join 3D Printing, Dungeons & Dragons, Singing, Chess, CPS Reading, Lego/Robotics, Minecraft, Music Theory, Art, Drama, CPS Band, and Running clubs. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 371 pupils against a stated capacity of 380. 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 improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment in English and maths? How does the new Ofsted framework affect daily teaching practices?
What Ofsted said about Cartmel Priory CofE School
Overview
Cartmel Priory CofE School is described as a place where pupils are "happy" and feel they "belong as part of one family." The report highlights a "calm, purposeful environment" with strong attendance and behaviour, though it notes that teaching consistency and support for pupils with special educational needs require improvement.
Strengths
- Attendance is a priority, resulting in levels "above the national average" for all pupil groups.
- Pupils are "respectful towards others" and bullying is dealt with "quickly and effectively."
- A "coherent and age-appropriate" personal development curriculum prepares pupils to "thrive in modern day Britain."
- Pupils benefit from a "wide-ranging enrichment programme" shaped by their own interests, including international trips.
- Leaders have an "accurate understanding" of school strengths and areas for improvement.
Areas to improve
- Staff must employ strategies to "reduce pupils' barriers to learning effectively and consistently across the curriculum."
- Teachers need to use assessment "consistently well" to close gaps and misconceptions in knowledge swiftly.
- Adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are not yet applied consistently well in all subjects.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils "are made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.4 |
| 2024/25 | 47.2 |
| 2025/26 | 49.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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