Grayrigg CofE School
Kendal, LA8 9BU · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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46th 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 4,250 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.2/10 among them, against 4.5/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Grayrigg CofE School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 13.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.2 out of 10 among them, against 4.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a table tennis club, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 67 pupils against a stated capacity of 56. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? How is the table tennis club structured for different age groups?
What Ofsted said about Grayrigg CofE School
Overview
Grayrigg CofE School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school is described as being at the ‘very heart of its community’, where pupils arrive ‘happy and eager to learn’ and feel safe. Leaders have designed a curriculum that is ‘carefully’ planned and takes account of the local context, ensuring pupils are well prepared for life beyond school.
Strengths
- Pupils receive a ‘warm welcome’ from staff who know them well, fostering a close-knit community where children feel cared for and safe.
- The curriculum is ‘rich’ and logically organised, with high expectations for behaviour and learning that persist as pupils move through the school.
- Reading is a ‘high priority’, with staff delivering the phonics programme well and providing support for those who struggle, resulting in many ‘confident, fluent readers’.
- The school identifies the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) ‘quickly’ and adapts the curriculum to help them ‘progress well’.
- Governors are ‘effective in their roles’, providing appropriate challenge and support, while staff appreciate being part of a supportive team.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, pupils do not have sufficient opportunities to revisit important knowledge, meaning their ability to recall it over the long-term is ‘variable’.
- Errors in pupils’ writing are not consistently identified and addressed, causing some pupils to persist with incorrect spellings and struggle to write ‘accurately and fluently’.
Safeguarding
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 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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