Crosscrake CofE Primary School
Kendal, LA8 0LB · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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63rd 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 2,720 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4/10 among them, against 3.1/10 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) 2023/24 | 45.0 · 13 | 40% | 0.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Crosscrake CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 45.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. A further 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 6%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4 out of 10 among them, against 3.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Makedo Club, British Sign Language (BSL) Club, and Happy Fridays Club. The school also provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 55 pupils against a stated capacity of 91. 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 bridge the gap between the current 45.0% attainment rate and the national median? What specific strategies are used to raise the proportion of pupils reaching the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the lower results in similar-intake comparisons?
What Ofsted said about Crosscrake CofE Primary School
Overview
Crosscrake CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a happy and eager learning environment for its small rural community. Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum that effectively meets the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), fostering strong personal development and academic success.
Strengths
- Pupils arrive "happy and eager to learn" and behave well, with bullying being rare and quickly addressed.
- The curriculum is "carefully sequenced" and allows pupils to deepen their knowledge and understanding over time.
- Staff are skilled in supporting pupils with SEND, enabling them to learn alongside classmates and access all school offerings.
- Reading is given high priority, with staff delivering the curriculum consistently well to help pupils become "confident, fluent readers."
- Governors use their knowledge to support leaders, and staff feel valued for their work and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, key vocabulary is not clearly identified or taught, which hinders some pupils from accessing new learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with up-to-date training ensuring staff know procedures and can quickly identify changes in pupils’ demeanour.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,190 state schools in England we hold a 2023/24 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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