Church Walk CofE Primary School
Ulverston, LA12 7EN · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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48th 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 3,647 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.6/10 among them, against 6.8/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.19 |
| 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.
Church Walk CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in March 2026 assessed the school under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.6 out of 10 among them, against 6.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join a Christmas Art and Craft Club, learn swimming, and visit Coniston and the Tate Gallery in Liverpool. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 88 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading or maths? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Church Walk CofE Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have created an inclusive culture and a broad, ambitious curriculum. While early years provision is strong and safeguarding standards are met, several key areas including achievement, behaviour, and governance are rated as needing attention.
Strengths
- Staff have "warm, nurturing relationships" with children, and the early years curriculum helps pupils get off to a "flying start" in reading.
- Leaders have created an "inclusive culture" with a "clear, systematic approach" to supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- The personal development programme is "coherent, broad and ambitious," helping pupils understand British values, diversity, and safety.
- Pupils have "positive relationships" with staff and peers, and incidents of bullying or discrimination are rare.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should embed improvements in handwriting and mathematics teaching, as some pupils do not develop these skills "as securely, or swiftly, as they should."
- Leaders and teachers must use assessment processes more effectively to identify and address "precise gaps in pupils’ foundational knowledge."
- Leaders should ensure pupils consistently follow behaviour expectations to create a "calm environment" for learning, as some currently lose focus in lessons.
- Governors should strengthen their oversight of curriculum quality to provide "effective challenge and support to leaders."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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
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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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