Grasmere CofE Primary School
Ambleside, LA22 9SJ · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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7th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.8/10 against 2,918 of them, against 9.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 30.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.45 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Grasmere CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 30.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2025. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 89 pupils against a stated capacity of 80. 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
With 89 pupils in an 80-place school, what are the current class sizes? How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Grasmere CofE Primary School
Overview
Grasmere CofE Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” This “welcoming school sits at the heart of its community,” where pupils are “happy and safe” and “rise to meet the school’s high expectations.” The inspection confirms that the school continues to provide a high-quality education with strong community links.
Strengths
- The school offers a “broad, ambitious and interesting curriculum” where learning “builds in a logical way,” ensuring “strong foundations for future learning.”
- Staff are “experts in the teaching of early reading,” helping pupils become “competent and independent readers” through a prioritised reading programme.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “thrive and achieve alongside their peers” due to quick identification of needs and adapted curriculum delivery.
- Behaviour is excellent; pupils are “well mannered” and can “learn without distraction,” contributing to a culture of “high expectation, trust and support.”
- The school provides rich experiences beyond the classroom, including trips to London and local adventures, fostering pupils’ personal development and community contribution.
Areas to improve
- The school must provide “quality opportunities for pupils to develop their writing” across subjects, as pupils currently “do not achieve as well as they should” and lack confidence in this area.
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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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