High Hesket CofE School
Carlisle, CA4 0HU · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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66th 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 1,727 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6/10 among them, against 3.7/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 62% | 1.36 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 38% | 2.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
High Hesket CofE School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6 out of 10 among them, against 3.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers gymnastics, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 136 pupils against a stated capacity of 200. 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 activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its current pupil numbers relative to its capacity?
What Ofsted said about High Hesket CofE School
Overview
High Hesket CofE School is described as an “incredibly happy and welcoming” environment where pupils are “delightful” and demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour. The school delivers a “Good” quality of education with “Outstanding” behaviour and attitudes, supported by effective leadership and a curriculum that enriches learning through local connections and trips.
Strengths
- Pupils show “kindness” and high engagement, with staff knowing them “exceptionally well” to provide support.
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and logically structured, enhanced by “carefully designed trips” to museums and farms.
- Staff receive “high-quality training” and effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Reading is taught successfully from the early years, with most older pupils reading with “accuracy and independence.”
- Governors “understand their role” and staff feel “valued” and proud of their work.
Areas to improve
- Strategies to help pupils recall previously learned knowledge are not as effective as they could be, causing some to struggle with retention.
- Provision for pupils’ wider development is limited regarding understanding of different faiths and cultures, hindering preparation for life in modern Britain.
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 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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