Flookburgh CofE Primary School
Grange-Over-Sands, LA11 7LE · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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67th 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 1,801 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0/10 among them, against 2.8/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| 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.
Flookburgh CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0 out of 10 among them, against 2.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 58 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
Since the higher standard result is 0.0%, what specific strategies are used to stretch the most able pupils? How does the school support pupils in the transition from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2?
What Ofsted said about Flookburgh CofE Primary School
Overview
Flookburgh CofE Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report confirms that pupils feel safe, are treated with kindness, and thrive in an environment where staff care deeply for them. The school continues to provide a high-quality education with a carefully designed curriculum that supports all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils are greeted by smiling staff and “treat each other with kindness and respect,” creating a calm and positive learning environment.
- The curriculum is “precisely sequenced” and explicitly teaches the most important knowledge, with staff using frequent checks to identify misconceptions and provide useful feedback.
- Early reading is a particular strength; phonics is taught consistently well, and struggling readers are identified swiftly and receive additional help to “catch up quickly.”
- Pupils with SEND “take part in all that the school has to offer” and learn the same curriculum as their classmates, achieving well in a broad range of subjects.
- Personal development is promoted well through community involvement, such as litter picking and fundraising, and visits to places of worship to understand other faiths.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure that errors in pupils’ writing are “identified and corrected swiftly” so that pupils do not continue to repeat mistakes over time.
- In a small number of subjects, checks on pupil understanding are “not fully in place,” hindering staff’s ability to design activities that build on prior knowledge; these checks need to be fully embedded.
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 | 25% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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