Culgaith CofE School
Penrith, CA10 1QL · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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44th 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 1,208 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2/10 among them, against 4.5/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Culgaith CofE School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved it, against a national median of 6%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2 out of 10 among them, against 4.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 56 pupils against a stated capacity of 64. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to maintain the Good Ofsted rating?
What Ofsted said about Culgaith CofE School
Overview
Pupils describe the school as a "friendly place where everyone is welcome," settling in quickly and feeling "safe and secure." The report highlights "amazing opportunities for pupils’ personal development" that "bely the school’s small size," noting that students are "exceptionally well prepared for life beyond their primary school."
Strengths
- The curriculum is "exciting" and "ambitious," with key knowledge broken into "small steps" that pupils learn in a "logical order."
- Reading is "at the heart of the curriculum," with well-trained staff ensuring books contain only sounds pupils have learned, fostering "confidence and independence."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified quickly and achieve "similarly to other pupils in school."
- Personal development is outstanding, with pupils engaging in diverse activities such as sailing, debating, and visiting the Houses of Parliament.
- Behaviour is positive, with pupils being "respectful to staff and to each other" and contributing to a "calm and orderly" environment.
Areas to improve
- In a "very small number of subjects," the smaller steps of knowledge are "less clearly defined," making it difficult for teachers to ensure pupils learn everything required.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 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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