Dean Barwick Primary School
Grange-over-Sands, LA11 6RS · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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96th 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 4,049 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.0/10 among them, against 0.5/10 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) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 1 | 40% | 0.04 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dean Barwick Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 20.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. 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 0.0 out of 10 among them, against 0.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 51 pupils against a stated capacity of 65. 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 literacy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing current performance gaps?
What Ofsted said about Dean Barwick Primary School
Overview
Dean Barwick Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a strong sense of community where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders maintain high expectations for achievement, ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, thrive in an ambitious curriculum enriched by outdoor learning.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a "real sense of family and community" and feel safe, with leaders addressing bullying "promptly and effectively."
- The curriculum is "interesting and ambitious," capitalising on the school’s unique rural setting through conservation projects and outdoor challenges.
- Staff provide "expert support" to help pupils make links between new learning and prior knowledge, deepening understanding.
- Pupils with SEND successfully follow the same ambitious curriculum as their peers, supported by "well-tested systems" and sensible teaching adaptations.
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with leaders ensuring "manageable workloads" and paying attention to staff welfare.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should check that the implementation of the revised two-year curriculum structure is having a positive impact on what pupils know and remember.
- Leaders must monitor how well staff are implementing the new approach to phonics and reading to ensure it enhances pupils’ fluency and accuracy.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with clear recruitment processes, up-to-date staff training, and strong relationships with external agencies to support families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 9% |
| 2024/25 | 20% |
| 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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