Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery
Barrow in Furness, LA14 4PG · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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40th 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 2,280 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6/10 among them, against 4.9/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6 out of 10 among them, against 4.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 267 pupils against a stated capacity of 218. 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
Since the similar-intake comparison places the school at 2.6 out of 10, what specific support is available for pupils who are not meeting expected standards? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs operate on a typical day?
What Ofsted said about Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery continues to be a good school, providing a "lively, happy" environment where pupils enjoy learning with friends. The inspection confirms that the school maintains high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, who strive to do their best.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, listen carefully, and demonstrate good manners, supported by "well-being ambassadors and playground buddies."
- The school has "successfully fostered a love of reading," with staff teaching phonics expertly so most children read fluently by key stage 2.
- A "broad and ambitious curriculum" nurtures a love of learning from the early years, with staff having a "sharp focus" on developing vocabulary.
- Pupils benefit from rich activities, including residential trips, music performances, and opportunities to grow food in the school garden.
- Governors bring expertise to their roles and focus on staff professional development, ensuring most staff feel "well supported."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the school has not fully defined the essential knowledge pupils should learn, hindering the building of a "rich body of subject knowledge."
- In some subjects, subject-specific vocabulary has not been identified, meaning pupils are sometimes "hampered from explaining their learning fully."
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 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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