Goodly Dale Primary School
Windermere, LA23 2JX · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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42nd 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 4,305 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 62% | 4.51 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Goodly Dale Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9 out of 10 among them, against 4.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 77 pupils against a stated capacity of 98. 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 have not yet reached the higher standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in terms of structured learning time? How does the school monitor progress for pupils in the lower intake comparison group?
What Ofsted said about Goodly Dale Primary School
Overview
Pupils “flourish” at this “small, friendly school” where staff are “extremely caring” and there is a “strong sense of family and belonging.” The school delivers a “broad, ambitious curriculum” that successfully meets the needs of most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), fostering a supportive atmosphere where children feel safe and confident.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “positive behaviour,” are “respectful of others,” and work hard to meet “high expectations for their learning.”
- The school has a “robust approach to identifying pupils’ with SEND” and provides effective support within lessons and for emotional well-being.
- Reading is “at the heart of the curriculum,” with a “well-structured phonics programme” enabling most pupils to become “fluent readers.”
- Staff work well as a team, with leaders prioritising their “well-being” and ensuring the school’s work has a “positive impact on all pupils.”
- Pupils enjoy “wider opportunities” such as after-school activities and trips that “enhance their learning of the curriculum.”
Areas to improve
- In a “small number of subjects,” the school has not clearly set out key knowledge, meaning some pupils “do not know and remember as much as they could.”
- Assessment systems in some subjects are not fully developed, so teachers do not address “missing or insecure knowledge” quickly enough, leaving some pupils’ learning “not secure.”
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 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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